Illinois HR 243: MEMORIAL-JAMES GOSHORN

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HR0243LRB104 13101 LAW 25151 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of James 

4"Jim" Goshorn of Gurnee, formerly of Grove City, Pennsylvania, 

5who passed away on February 13, 2025; and

6 WHEREAS, Jim Goshorn was born and raised in Grove City, 

7Pennsylvania, where he attended Lincoln Elementary School and 

8Grove City High School; he earned his Bachelor of Science in 

9Education in 1977 and his Master of Education in 1979, both 

10from Indiana University of Pennsylvania; he married Mary Beth 

11(Welter) Goshorn; and

12 WHEREAS, Jim Goshorn began his career in education at 

13Pottstown Elementary School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, where 

14he nurtured young minds and left a lasting impact on the lives 

15of his students; although he was deeply passionate about 

16teaching, he made a career shift that eventually led him to 

17Gurnee, where he and his wife relocated in 1993; he first 

18worked at Baxter Healthcare before transitioning to Abbott 

19Labs/AbbVie, where he enjoyed a successful 29-year career; 

20after retiring, he worked at Heather Ridge Golf Course; and

21 WHEREAS, Jim Goshorn was a dedicated and active member of 

22the Gurnee community, beginning during his children's early 

HR0243- 2 -LRB104 13101 LAW 25151 r

1years in the 1990s when he volunteered as a sports coach and 

2became a committed supporter of the Friends of Gurnee Park 

3District Foundation; he was elected to the Gurnee Park 

4District's Board of Commissioners in 2009, serving as 

5president from 2013 until his passing; his leadership was 

6driven by his deep commitment to fostering growth, 

7inclusivity, and opportunities for generations to come,