SR0507 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0507 LRB099 12259 GRL 35198 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard Cowen, who passed away on April 19, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Richard Cowen was born on November 21, 1934 in Chicago; his parents were Irwin and Juliette Cowen; he lived in Arlington Heights and Barrington before returning to Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Richard Cowen earned business and law degrees at Northwestern University; and

WHEREAS, Richard Cowen was a lead partner in numerous law firms, most recently Stahl Cowen; he also served with the Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Chicago for 20 years after serving for 15 years as a member and Chair of the Illinois State Board of Elections; and

WHEREAS, Richard Cowen enjoyed spending time with his family, lyric opera, the Chicago Bears, Italy, and golfing; and

WHEREAS, Richard Cowen is survived by his loving wife, Nadia; 2 sisters, Lois Roewade and Cle (Ron) Thompson; 4 children, Lisa (Mike) Amantea, Susan Cossette, and Scott and Steve Cowen; 11 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Richard Cowen; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Richard Cowen as an expression of our sympathy.