Bill Text: IL HR0511 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Maurie Berman.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2015-05-21 - Resolution Adopted [HR0511 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-HR0511-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Maurie
Berman, who passed away on May 17, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Maurie Berman served in the military during World
War II, taking part in the Battle of the Bulge; and
WHEREAS, Maurie Berman married Flaurie Miska in 1947; in
May of 1948, they founded Chicago's iconic Superdawg Drive-In
and operated it for the next 67 years; he was also a certified
public accountant; and
WHEREAS, Maurie Berman is survived by his loving wife, best
friend, and business partner of 68 years, Flo "Flaurie"; he was
the cherished father of Scott (Terry), Myles "Mush", and Lisa
(Don) Drucker; the adoring grandfather of Alyssa "Lyssi"
(Jordan), Laura (Ben), Max, Steffie, and Ross; the
great-grandfather of Talia; the beloved brother of Rosa (Jerry)
Burkman; the beloved father-in-law of Pat Garcia (Julie
Barton); the grandfather-figure to Livi Barton; and Uncle
Maurie to many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we

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mourn the passing of Maurie Berman, 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 Maurie Berman as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.