SR1919 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert Matthew Susman, who passed away on June 30, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Robert Susman was born in Waukegan to Matthew and Angeline (Celesnik) Susman on June 5, 1933; he served in the United States Army in Germany for two years; and

WHEREAS, Robert Susman worked for his father in the family business, Susman Linoleum & Rug Co., in Waukegan and Gurnee; in his later years, he became the store's sole proprietor and worked well into his 80s; he was devoted to his work and to sharing his passion and gifts throughout the community; and

WHEREAS, Robert Susman was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Donald Susman; and his nephews, William Deacon and Robert Faber; and

WHEREAS, Robert Susman is survived by his children, Barbara Ann, Robert Michael, Richard Matthew, and James William Susman; his seven grandchildren; his great-grandchild; his former wife, Gwendolyn (Susman) Mason; his sister, Margaret Faber; his brother-in-law, Nicholas Faber; his three nephews, and his two nieces; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert Matthew Susman 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 Robert Susman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.