HR1021 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of Edwin "Max" Kurland; and

WHEREAS, Edwin Kurland was born and raised the youngest of three children on the southwest side of Chicago; he attended Blessed Sacrament Elementary School and Quigley Seminary before receiving a sociology degree from Loyola University in 1954; after a tour in the army, he began his coaching career at Blessed Sacrament; and

WHEREAS, Affectionately nicknamed "Max", he joined the St. Patrick faculty in 1954 as assistant to Coach Dick Triptow; when Triptow left in 1959, Max began his career as head basketball coach that spanned over 35 years; and

WHEREAS, With 653 wins, he ranks as one of the top ten coaches in Illinois history; he was named East Suburban Catholic Conference Coach of the Year three times while winning ten conference championships, eleven State Regional titles, and one Sectional championship; his teams also won fourteen Thanksgiving Tourneys, two Chicagoland Prep Tourneys, and six Christmas Tournament titles; and

WHEREAS, Max Kurland was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame in 1980, as well as the Chicago Catholic League Coaches Hall of Fame in 1994; he also received the coveted Achievement Award from the Ed Kelly Giant Awards Sports Program in 1994; to top off his prestigious career, Coach Kurland became a charter member of the Shamrock Hall of Fame in 1995; and

WHEREAS, Outside of basketball, Coach Kurland has been recognized by the Christian Brothers, receiving the LaSallian Award in 1982 and the Signum Fidei Award in 1994; and

WHEREAS, The memory of Max Kurland was honored with the Crystal Shamrock Award for his dedication as a coach and teacher, his loyalty to many friends, and his devotion to the Christian Brothers ministry; and

WHEREAS, Max Kurland leaves a legacy of faith, dignity, compassion, and love; his passing will be deeply felt by many, especially his sister, Constance "Connie" Mullarkey; his sister-in-law, Charlotte Kurland; his nieces and nephews, Patrick (Gail) Mullarkey, Dr. Mary Lyn Kurland, Mark (Paula) Kurland, and John (Kathy) Kurland; and

WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his parents, Maximillian and Mary R. (nee Sherman) Kurland; his brother-in-law, John Mullarkey; and a brother, John A. Kurland; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the death of Max Kurland along with all who knew and loved him and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Max Kurland, as well as St. Patrick High School, as an expression of our deepest sympathy.