SR0992 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of David B. Stolman of Buffalo Grove, who passed away on May 12, 2024; and

WHEREAS, David Stolman, the son of Edward and Helen Stolman, was born on November 24, 1948; he attended the University of Illinois and earned his law degree from DePaul University; he became a resident of Buffalo Grove in the mid-1970s, where he resided for nearly 50 years; and

WHEREAS, David Stolman was an active investor and a real estate attorney by profession, but his greatest impact came from his dedication to making a difference; his first foray into public service was as a member of the Village of Buffalo Grove's Zoning Board of Appeals; he served Lake County through a variety of elected positions, including as a member of the Lake County Board from 1992 to 2014, as board chairman from 2010 to 2012, and as treasurer from 2014 to 2018; as a member of the county board, he was an advocate for the proposed Route 53 extension into central Lake County and fought to keep the county's budget balanced; as treasurer, he worked to make property owners' tax bills more transparent and developed a comprehensive investment strategy that resulted in millions of dollars in earnings for the county; and

WHEREAS, David Stolman was the past president of Congregation Beth Judea in Long Grove, chairman of the Northwest Suburban Lawyers and Government Agencies Division of the Jewish United Fund, and a founding member of the Northwest Suburban Jewish Community Center; and

WHEREAS, David Stolman was a force of strength for his entire family and his beloved friends, and he was instrumental in teaching others about love of community, activism, and charitable work; he will be remembered as a caring public servant, a devoted family man, and an active community leader; and

WHEREAS, David Stolman was the husband of Maureen (Kahn) Stolman for 52 years; the father of Karen (Adam) Firsel and Kenneth (Shelley) Stolman; the grandfather of Emma Firsel, Eli Firsel, Ari Stolman, Brooke Stolman, and Chloe Stolman; the brother of Mark (Ronna) Stolman and the late Leah (late Mel) Bransky; the brother-in-law of Jamie (Carol) Kahn; and the uncle and friend to many; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of David B. Stolman and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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