SR1143 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert Scott Zeiders M.D. of Savoy, who passed away on November 24, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Zeiders was born in Canton, Ohio to Dr. Glenn Wilson and Teresa Scott Zeiders on April 5, 1940; he married Beth Rae Bandy in Champaign on April 13, 1985; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Zeiders graduated from Williams College; he received his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed a four-year internship/residency in internal medicine at Northwestern University; he completed a two-year fellowship at the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation in La Jolla, California; he served two years on active duty in the United States Air Force as a captain in the medical corps; he was Chief of Internal Medicine, Chief of Professional Services, and Acting Hospital Commander, 328th USAF Hospital, Richards-Gebaur AFB, Kansas City, Missouri; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Zeiders joined Carle in 1973 and enjoyed a 30-year career as a rheumatologist and head of the department; he also served as the chief of medicine; after retirement, he spent four years as the editor of the medical journal, Carle Selected Papers; and

WHEREAS, Carle Foundation Hospital awarded Dr. Zeiders the "most outstanding contribution in medical education" award in 1986, followed by the Legacy Award in 2005 for providing exceptional care and compassion for patients, as well as playing a role in the growth and development of the institution for future patients and physicians; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Zeiders served as clinical assistant professor of medicine and head of the section of rheumatology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; he was presented the Golden Apple for excellence in teaching by the Class of 1987; and

WHEREAS, The research and publications by Dr. Zeiders helped make methotrexate a mainstay of rheumatic disease treatment and he lectured throughout the United States and Europe; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Zeiders was a member of numerous professional societies, including the Champaign County Medical Society and the American College of Rheumatology; he was a founding fellow of the American Rheumatism Association; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Zeiders enjoyed sharing time with his family and friends, spinning stories, genealogy, gardening, traveling, mentoring young adults, cooking, and boating; after retirement, he volunteered as an educator and ombudsman for bewildered or overwhelmed patients and their families; he was humble and very kind to everyone he met; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Zeiders is survived by his wife, Beth; his children and their families, Bethany and Mitch Lieberman and their three children, Andrew, Noah, and Emma, David and Kathleen Zeiders and their sons, Josh Methven (Kara Hendershot), Jeremiah Methven (Betsy Methven-Dorner) and their son, James, and Jack, and Amy Zeiders and her twins, Taylor and Tyler; and his brother, Glenn (Mary) Zeiders; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert Scott Zeiders M.D., 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 Dr. Zeiders as an expression of our deepest sympathy.