SR0263 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Morton "Mort" D. Barnett M.D. of Scottsdale, Arizona, formerly of Joliet, who passed away on April 18, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Morton Barnett was born on April 23, 1938, in Oak Park to Ivy and Reginald A. Barnett; he graduated from Oak Park-River Forest High School in 1956, from the University of Illinois in 1959, and from Loyola Stritch School of Medicine in 1963; he married Harriet Bernstein; and

WHEREAS, Morton Barnett served a medical internship in San Bernardino, California, and a residency in dermatology at Cook County Hospital in Chicago; he was a flight surgeon in the United States Air Force, stationed with the 5th Fighter Interceptor Squadron in Minot, North Dakota; and

WHEREAS, Morton Barnett practiced dermatology for 32 years in Joliet and founded Dermatology Ltd., now known as Premier Dermatology; he was certified by the American Board of Dermatology, was a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, a member of the Illinois State Medical Society, The Will-Grundy Medical Society, and the Chicago Dermatological Society, where he was named practitioner of the year in 1998; he volunteered at the Will-Grundy County Medical Clinic and the Will County Crisis Line; and

WHEREAS, Morton Barnett was the president of the Sanctuary Homeowners Association since its inception and a past board member of the Joliet Jewish Congregation; he and Harriet were honored by the congregation in 2011; in his retirement, he enjoyed constructing scale models and was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan; and

WHEREAS, Morton Barnett was preceded in death by his parents; his dear in-laws, Adolph and Sylvia Bernstein; his sister-in-law, Elaine (the late Gary) Cohen and Eleanor (the late Donald) Baker; and

WHEREAS, Morton Barnett was the beloved husband of Harriet; the devoted father of Julie (Keith) Kyzer and Dr. Brian (Marisa) Barnett; the cherished grandfather of Alyssa and David Kyzer, Matthew, Andrew, and Christopher Barnett, and Justin Addison and Abigail Ridgway; the loving twin brother of Nancy (the late Edward E.) Yalowitz; and the brother-in-law of Eugene (Nancy) Bernstein; he is also survived by many special nieces, nephews, friends, and colleagues; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Morton Barnett, 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 Morton Barnett as an expression of our deepest sympathy.