SR2252 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Paul Green, who passed away on September 10, 2016 at the age of 73; and

WHEREAS, Paul Green grew up on Chicago's west and north sides; he earned his Bachelor of Arts in history and political science at the University of Illinois and his Master of Arts and Ph.D. at the University of Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Paul Green was an Arthur Rubloff Professor of Policy Studies at Roosevelt University and served as Director of Roosevelt University's Institute for Politics; he served as a political analyst for WGN Radio; he was a guest columnist for Crain's Chicago Business; he also served as the Monee Township Supervisor from 1977 to 1983; and

WHEREAS, Paul Green was a member of the City Club of Chicago; he served as a City Club governor for over 25 years, both as treasurer and, since 2011, as chairman; the City Club of Chicago wrote of his "boundless commitment to the free exchange of ideas in a forum of civility, respect, and always, good humor"; and

WHEREAS, Paul Green was the author of several books and articles on Illinois and Chicago politics, including "World War II Chicago" and "The Mayors: The Chicago Political Tradition", which he co-authored with Melvin G. Holli; and

WHEREAS, Paul Green was frequently quoted and interviewed by the national news organizations for his views on the American political scene and his name appeared frequently as an expert in news stories in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Time, and Newsweek; he also lectured at universities in Europe, Asia, and Africa and was one of only a few American academics and journalists to travel with the candidates for British Prime Minister in 1997; and

WHEREAS, Paul Green was preceded in death by his son, Robert; and

WHEREAS, Paul Green is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sharon, and his daughter, Sarah; he was a devoted family man; 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 Paul Green; and be it further

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