diligently for efficiency in government." "Throughout his long career Swanson has been a real leader in the House." Swanson aided in the creation of Bishop Hill State Park in 1945. Bishop Hill was the site of a utopian religious community founded in 1846 by Swedish pietist Eric Jansson, and the home of Swedish American folk artist Olof Krans. Upon his death the Chicago City Council passed a resolution stating, "Whereas: This city council has learned with regret and sorrow of the untimely death of the Honorable David I. Swanson, for many years a state representative of the 11th Senatorial district, and whereas, during his lifetime Mr. Swanson endeared himself to many of the citizens of the city of Chicago by his kindly and generous disposition, his sincere charity and his devotion to the cause of justice and right, and whereas his was a sympathetic and magnanimous nature revered, respected and admired by all who were privileged to know him intimately and to call him friend - Now, therefore, be it resolved that in recognition of his worth as a man and the service rendered by him in civil life, this City council do, by rising vote, recognize in solemn tribute the esteem of the citizens of Chicago of Mr. Swanson's ability; and be it further resolved that this resolution be spread upon the records of the city of Chicago.... Memberships Viking, Svithiod Fraternities, Nordic Law Club, Legislative Chairman Englewood Business Men's Association, South Side Real Estate Board (Chicago), Delta Theta Phi law fraternity, Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, American Judicature Society, Thoburn Methodist Church, Freemason, Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.), YMCA, Chicago Council, Boy Scouts of America, Kiwanis References 1884 births 1950 deaths Lawyers from Chicago Politicians from Chicago John Marshall Law School (Chicago) alumni Republican Party members of the Illinois House of Representatives American people of Swedish descent 20th-century American politicians 20th-century American lawyers Members of the Odd Fellows