SR1009 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1009 LRB102 27259 ECR 39012 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James "Jim" A. Johnston, who passed away on March 18, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Jim Johnston was born to James M. and Margaret (Birch) Johnston in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 29, 1945; he graduated from Washington High School in 1964 and then from the University of Illinois School of Architecture; he married Pamela (Schmidt) Rudin in Springfield in April of 1982; and

WHEREAS, Jim Johnston owned James A. Johnston and Associates for over 25 years; he was also an accomplished artist and photographer; and

WHEREAS, Jim Johnston was a founding board member of Downtown Springfield, Inc. and founder of Sustainable Springfield, Inc.; he was a scout master for Boy Scout Troop 2 and was twice president of the Sertoma Club; and

WHEREAS, Jim Johnston was very active in the Baha'i community and the American Indian community; and

WHEREAS, Jim Johnston was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Benjamin Rudin; and

WHEREAS, Jim Johnston is survived by his wife, Pam; his sons, Ryan (Rebecca) Johnston and Christopher (Allison) Rudin; his daughter-in-law, Rebecca Rudin; his grandchildren, Eli, Liam, and Aspen Rudin and Landon and Evan Hagerman; his brother, Don (Sue) Johnston; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of James "Jim" A. Johnston 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 Jim Johnston as an expression of our deepest sympathy.