Illinois SR 445: MEMORIAL-THOMAS C. BOHDAN

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SR0445LRB104 15544 ECR 28709 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 

3to learn of the death of Thomas Charles Bohdan, who passed away 

4on April 29, 2025 at the age of 76; and

5 WHEREAS, Thomas Bohdan was born to Walter and Agnes Bohdan 

6in Chicago on January 30, 1949; and

7 WHEREAS, Thomas Bohdan followed his lifelong passion for 

8education, receiving degrees from Kendall College and 

9Northwestern University as well as a master's degree in 

10library science from Rosary College, now Dominican University; 

11and

12 WHEREAS, Thomas Bohdan held various teaching and 

13leadership positions across schools in Evanston, Oak Park, 

14River Forest, and Naperville, inspiring students through 

15innovative programs such as the Veterans History Project, 

16debate competitions, and interactive Civil War lessons; and

17 WHEREAS, Thomas Bohdan held a profound admiration for 

18American history, particularly the Civil War era, and he was 

19deeply engaged in religious studies, finding significance in 

20exploring various faith traditions; and

SR0445- 2 -LRB104 15544 ECR 28709 r

1 WHEREAS, Thomas Bohdan's Catholic faith was a guiding 

2force throughout his life, shaping his values, his dedication 

3to service, and his commitment to education; he remained a 

4devoted parishioner of St. Luke Church for many years; and

5 WHEREAS, Thomas Bohdan was a passionate antique collector 

6who delighted in uncovering historical artifacts and sharing 

7their stories with friends and family; and

8 WHEREAS, Thomas Bohdan is survived by his wife of 52 

9years, Susan (Troyer) Bohdan; his children, Christopher 

10(Megan) and Theresa (Timothy Wheeler); his grandchildren, 

11Tilton, Theodore, a