SR0061 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dr. James Joseph Schuler, who passed away on January 20, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Schuler was born to John and Ella Schuler on March 12, 1946 and spent his early years growing up in Batavia; he received his Bachelor of Science from St. John's University, his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Medicine, and his Master of Science from the UIC College of Graduate Medical Education; his medical internship, residency, chief residency, and fellowship training were all completed at UIC and VA Hospitals; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Schuler's contributions to the medical field and professional accomplishments were extensive; during his 40 years at the University of Illinois Hospital, he was a life-long supporter of the hospital; he rose through the ranks to become Division Chief of Vascular Surgery at the UIC; he was instrumental in setting up the Vascular Laboratory at the hospital and providing academic structure to the recently formed division; he was a marvelous doctor and a great teacher, treasured by his peers, his surgical residents, and his medical students; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Schuler was a true outdoorsman; he spent his leisure time hunting and fishing with his family and friends; in his later years, he loved his Colorado ranch where he and Catherine lived for 14 years; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Schuler was married to Catherine Jean Schuler for nearly 50 years; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Schuler is survived by his sons, James Patrick and Matthew John, and their wives, Maureen and Kelley; his grandchildren, Jack, Claire, and Austin; his brother, Jack (Sarah) Schuler; his sister, Jane (Paul) Steingraeber; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dr. James Joseph Schuler 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 Dr. Schuler as an expression of our deepest sympathy.