Illinois SR 723: MEMORIAL - RUSSEL C. LEHNER

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SR0723LRB104 21497 LAW 36789 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 

3to learn of the death of Theris M. "Terry" Gabinski of Chicago, 

4who passed away on April 8, 2026; and

5 WHEREAS, Theris Gabinski was born on November 30, 1938; he 

6studied chemistry at Northern Illinois University and achieved 

7a Master of Education from Loyola University Chicago; and

8 WHEREAS, Theris Gabinski dedicated his life to service, 

9first as a teacher of math and chemistry before dedicating his 

10time to his beloved hometown of Chicago as a member of the 

11Chicago City Council; he was elected as the 32nd Ward 

12Alderperson of the Chicago City Council in 1969, a position he 

13held until his retirement in 1998; he served his community as 

14both alderperson and vice mayor from 1988 through 1998 and as 

15ward committeeman from 1988 through his retirement from the 

16political sphere in 2008; and

17 WHEREAS, Theris Gabinski was a dedicated family man; with 

18his son, he spent countless hours sharing his love of 

19knowledge through discussing historic battles, visiting 

20historic landmarks, and discussing music; with his daughter, 

21he introduced her to reading, fostered her love of independent 

22study from a young age, and served as a food critic for her 

SR0723- 2 -LRB104 21497 LAW 36789 r

1many recipes; and

2 WHEREAS, Theris Gabinski was known for many things, 

3including his love of his family, his city, and his Polish 

4heritage, his mastery of both storytelling and comedic timing, 

5his zest for life, and his generosity, always being available 

6with a listening ear or a helping hand; he leaves a legacy of 

7laughter, love, service, and fiercely loyal friendship; and