Bill Text: IL HR0966 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Harendrasinh Pratapsinh Mangrola of Skokie.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Introduced) 2026-05-31 - Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions [HR0966 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2025-HR0966-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
Harendrasinh Pratapsinh Mangrola of Skokie, who passed away on
May 23, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Harendrasinh Pratapsinh Mangrola was born in
Kanbhi, Gujarat, India on June 24, 1963; he immigrated to the
United States in 1986; and
WHEREAS, Harendrasinh Pratapsinh Mangrola earned a Master
of Arts in Commerce from Gujarat University, also known as
NavGujarat College, in Gujarat, India, and he pursued further
coursework at Northeastern Illinois University; and
WHEREAS, Harendrasinh Pratapsinh Mangrola dedicated his
career as an executive in the construction industry,
advocating tirelessly for the fair treatment of minority
contractors in government and expanding their access to
resources; after joining Sumit Construction in 1986, he
quickly rose to the rank of vice president, where he helped
rebuild infrastructure across many Chicago neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, Harendrasinh Pratapsinh Mangrola gave selflessly
to his community through service in countless organizations,

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including as one of the founding members of the Gayatri
Parivar of North America, helping establish centers, including
the Gayatri Gyan Mandir in Chicago, as president of the
Indo-American Democratic Organization, and as past president
of Vishwa Hindu Parishad America (VHPA); he also financed the
education of countless children in India and helped young
people throughout Illinois find meaningful employment; and
WHEREAS, Harendrasinh Pratapsinh Mangrola leaves behind a
legacy of his selflessness, his warm spirit, his
solution-oriented approach, and his deep desire to help people
grow and succeed; above all, he will be remembered for his
radiant smile that lit up every room he entered and the
boundless positive energy he shared with all who knew him; and
WHEREAS, Harendrasinh Pratapsinh Mangrola is survived by
his wife, Vandana; his children, Krupa and Parth; his
daughter-in-law, Priyal; and two grandchildren; therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we mourn the passing of Harendrasinh Pratapsinh Mangrola and
extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all
who knew and loved him; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Harendrasinh Pratapsinh Mangrola as
an expression of our deepest sympathy.