HR0535 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Robert "Bob" Deignan, a long-time resident of Glen Ellyn, who passed away on October 16, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Bob Deignan played many roles in life; he was an Eagle Scout, a local sports enthusiast, a Significant Sig, a teacher, an attorney, and a family man; of all these, he loved the role of father most of all and especially enjoyed problem solving with his children and grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Bob Deignan practiced law at Baker and McKenzie in Chicago where his passion for the law and his strong work ethic led to a successful 53-year career; among his most rewarding projects was the pro bono work he did serving underprivileged students at the McCutcheon School in Chicago; his core belief was that large law firms should lead by example on pro bono work, support for legal aid, and access to justice; and

WHEREAS, Bob Deignan was instrumental in the creation and development of the Chicago Bar Foundation Law Firm Leadership Circle and served as its inaugural chair; and

WHEREAS, Bob Deignan received many accolades over the years including the prestigious Chicago Bar Association/Chicago Bar Foundation Edward J. Lewis II Pro Bono Service Award in 2008; and

WHEREAS, Bob Deignan will be remembered for his devotion to family, his faith, his generosity, his irrepressible enthusiasm for simple pleasures, his love of travel and a certain twinkle in his eye; and

WHEREAS, Bob Deignan is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Ann; his children, Amy (Paul) Manganelli, Julie Deignan, Jane (Matt) Sobolewski, and John (Anna) Deignan; and his grandchildren, Caitlin, Michael, Robert, Leo, Jack, Beatrice, and Danny; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert "Bob" Deignan 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 Bob Deignan as an expression of our deepest sympathy.