HR0511 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Maurie Berman, who passed away on May 17, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Maurie Berman served in the military during World War II, taking part in the Battle of the Bulge; and

WHEREAS, Maurie Berman married Flaurie Miska in 1947; in May of 1948, they founded Chicago's iconic Superdawg Drive-In and operated it for the next 67 years; he was also a certified public accountant; and

WHEREAS, Maurie Berman is survived by his loving wife, best friend, and business partner of 68 years, Flo "Flaurie"; he was the cherished father of Scott (Terry), Myles "Mush", and Lisa (Don) Drucker; the adoring grandfather of Alyssa "Lyssi" (Jordan), Laura (Ben), Max, Steffie, and Ross; the great-grandfather of Talia; the beloved brother of Rosa (Jerry) Burkman; the beloved father-in-law of Pat Garcia (Julie Barton); the grandfather-figure to Livi Barton; and Uncle Maurie to many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Maurie Berman, 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 Maurie Berman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.