SR0800 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Rudolph B. Grom of Sun City West, Arizona, formerly of North Chicago, who passed away on December 26, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Rudolph Grom was born on March 21, 1921 in Waukegan; he married Helen Tucka on August 13, 1949; and

WHEREAS, Rudolph Grom was the owner of Grom's Barber Shop in North Chicago for many years before being elected to public office as City Treasurer; he later served as City Clerk in North Chicago until his retirement in 1984; he also served on the Foss Park District board for many years; and

WHEREAS, Rudolph Grom was an active member of St. Mary's Kranjsko-Slovenska Katoliska Jednota #79; while in Arizona, he was a member of the Our Lady of Lourdes Men's Club, the Illinois Club, Prides, and the Echo Mesa Golf Club; he also volunteered at Boswell Hospital and volunteered at Friday Night Bingo and the local food pantry; and

WHEREAS, Rudolph Grom enjoyed playing golf in Arizona following his retirement; and

WHEREAS, Rudolph Grom was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; his son, Lawrence; and many brothers and sisters; and

WHEREAS, Rudolph Grom is survived by his sons, Rudolph, Jr. and Terrence (Theresa); his grandchildren, Lawrence, Douglas, Jeffrey (Cara), Terrence, Jr., and Janet; his sister, Angie; and his many other relatives and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Rudolph B. Grom; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Rudolph Grom as an expression of our sympathy.