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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Robert A. "Bob" Peickert, who passed 
4away on March 5, 2025; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Robert Peickert, the son of Charles and Alvera 
6Peickert, was born in Chicago on December 5, 1944; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Robert Peickert worked as a math teacher and a 
8union official with the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT), 
9utilizing his pugnacity in contract negotiations; after the 
10fall of the Berlin Wall, he was sent as a union representative 
11to Poland, where he helped establish U.S.-style trade unions 
12for the teachers there; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Robert Peickert was the former chair of the 
14Democratic Party of DuPage County (DPDC) from 2008 through the 
152018 elections; during his tenure, he was noted for his 
16dedication, leading the organization with heart and vision and 
17serving as an ally and mentor to many; he spearheaded 
18Operation: Turn DuPage Blue and dramatically increased the 
19ranks of elected precinct committeepersons across the county; 
20his guidance helped elect three Democrats to the DuPage County 
21Board in 2008 and seven in 2018; he also oversaw a number of 
22successful fundraisers and gala events; after stepping down in 
 
 
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1early 2019, he continued to be involved as a precinct 
2committeeperson in York and as a member of the DPDC Executive 
3Committee; he was also the former vice president of the 
4Illinois Democratic County Chairs' Association (IDCCA); and
 
5    WHEREAS, Robert Peickert was known for his confidence, 
6perseverance, and generosity; he was a passionate leader who 
7made a lasting impact on DuPage County; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Robert Peickert was the husband of the late 
9Patricia L. Peickert (Tribbensee); the father of Robert J. 
10Peickert, Sue (Paul) Phillips, and Judy (Frank) Porch; the 
11grandfather of five; the great-grandfather of three; and the 
12brother of the late James Peickert and Alexis Castellano; 
13therefore, be it
 
14    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
15ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
16Robert A. "Bob" Peickert and extend our sincere condolences to 
17his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
18further
 
19    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
20presented to the family of Robert Peickert as an expression of 
21our deepest sympathy.