SR0177 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 Alan Marks of Deerfield, who passed away on April 4, 2023; and

WHEREAS, David Marks was the project architect for Water Tower Place, and he designed many other notable buildings throughout the Chicago area and the world as a principal at Loebl Schlossman and Hackl; and

WHEREAS, David Marks used his many talents to help others through his work with Shriners Children's Hospital, the Salvation Army, and the Deerfield Plan Commission; he also designed the chapel at Makom Solel Lakeside; and

WHEREAS, David Marks was a talented painter, specializing in figurative work, and an avid tennis player at Bannockburn Club and Birchwood Club for many years; and

WHEREAS, David Marks loved his family with all his heart, and he was always there for his children and grandchildren; he adored his wife, Lois, and was the most devoted, patient, and loving husband; and

WHEREAS, David Marks was preceded in death by his wife and best friend of 60 years, Lois (Stretch) Marks, and his granddaughter, Verity Marks-Kandel; and

WHEREAS, David Marks is survived by his daughters, Susan Mason (Larry), Ellen Marks (Alex Kandel), and Jami Jacobs (Michael); his grandchildren, Samantha Renton (James), Sarah Mason, Zoe Mason, Caleb Marks-Kandel, Ethan Jacobs, Ben Jacobs, and Hope Marks-Kandel; and his sister, Roberta (Gene) Douglis; 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 Alan Marks 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 Marks as an expression of our deepest sympathy.