SR0414 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James V. Grana of Waukegan, who passed away on June 29, 2013; and

WHEREAS, James Grana was born on March 27, 1920, in Waukegan, to Guiseppe and Antoinette Grana; he married Myrtle Ruth Martin on November 5, 1948 in Waukegan; he was a veteran of the United States Navy and served aboard the USS Yorktown during World War II; and

WHEREAS, James Grana retired from V.R. Wesson after 40 years of service; and

WHEREAS, James Grana was a member of the Waukegan Elk's Club and enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, James Grana was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; and many brothers and sisters; and

WHEREAS, James Grana is survived by his sons, Vincent (Shirley Claypool) Grana, Martin (Susan) Grana, and Michael Grana; his former daughter-in-law, Dianne Grana; his grandchildren, James Grana, David (Jenny) Grana, Joseph (Tricia) Grana, Dana (Levi) Grana, Jennifer (Wayne) Ruffley, Matthew (Jenny) Grana, Megan Grana, and Joseph (Kelly) Grana; his great-grandchildren, Brandon, Emily, Melody, Evan, Jadyn, Aiden, Jaci, Rinoa, Gianna, and Lorenzo; his sister, Angelina Jeffers; and numerous nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of James V. Grana, 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 James Grana as an expression of our deepest sympathy.