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This memorial resolution mourns the passing of Thomas Charles Bohdan, a dedicated educator who died on April 29, 2025, at age 76. Born in Chicago in 1949 to Walter and Agnes Bohdan, he was an accomplished educator with degrees from Kendall College, Northwestern University, and a master's in library science from Rosary College (now Dominican University). Throughout his career, he held teaching and leadership positions in schools across Evanston, Oak Park, River Forest, and Naperville, where he was known for innovative educational programs like the Veterans History Project and interactive Civil War lessons. Bohdan was deeply passionate about American history, particularly the Civil War era, and was committed to his Catholic faith, which guided his values and service. He was an avid antique collector who enjoyed sharing historical artifacts' stories. The resolution, passed by the Illinois Senate, extends condolences to his wife Susan, children Christopher and Theresa, grandchildren Tilton, Theodore, and Wynn, and siblings Michael, Peter, and Mary Anne, and officially expresses the Senate's sympathy by resolving to present a copy of the resolution to his family.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=445&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104