Illinois SR 446: MEMORIAL - DOANLD E. SWANSON

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SR0446LRB104 15567 LAW 28733 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 

3to learn of the death of Richard John Hamersma, Ph.D., who 

4passed away on April 17, 2025 at the age of 82; and

5 WHEREAS, Dr. Hamersma earned his master's degree and Ph.D. 

6in Psychology from Michigan State University; and

7 WHEREAS, Dr. Hamersma became a highly accomplished 

8psychologist, educator, and award-winning songwriter; and

9 WHEREAS, Dr. Hamersma became an assistant professor at 

10DePaul University before transitioning to private practice, 

11where he served as a clinical psychologist and director of the 

12Growth Process Center; and

13 WHEREAS, Dr. Hamersma was deeply passionate about 

14songwriting; in addition to his academic and clinical 

15contributions, his lyrics gained international recognition, 

16frequently reaching the finals of the United Kingdom 

17Songwriting Contest; and

18 WHEREAS, Dr. Hamersma possessed a profound appreciation 

19for the emotional impact of words, whether expressed through 

20therapy, poetry, or music; and

SR0446- 2 -LRB104 15567 LAW 28733 r

1 WHEREAS, Dr. Hamersma was a resident of Oak Park for more 

2than 40 years, contributing to the community with his vibrant 

3creativity and active engagement; and

4 WHEREAS, Dr. Hamersma is survived by his children, John 

5Hamersma, David Hamersma, Amelia Contolini, and Ana-Sage 

6Hartu, and his grandchildren, Marisol Hartu and Edward Hartu 

7Jr.; therefore, be it

8 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 

9ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 

10Richard John Hamersma, Ph.D. and extend our sincere 

11condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved