HR0507 102ND 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 Julius Eli Golembo, who passed away at his home in Deerfield on July 25, 2021 at the age of 106; and

WHEREAS, Julius Golembo was born in the Douglas Park neighborhood on Chicago's West Side to Saul and Jennie Golembo, Jewish emigrants from Lithuania, on March 6, 1915; and

WHEREAS, Julius Golembo valued perseverance, commitment, and hard work; as a child of the Great Depression, he survived on limited rations and dreamt of a stable career and the ability to provide for his family; and

WHEREAS, Julius Golembo studied and became a pharmacist; he started his career earning $.50 an hour and worked hard to advance, eventually seizing the opportunity to own his own pharmacies in Chicago and the suburbs; and

WHEREAS, Julius Golembo worked as a pharmacist for over 70 years and finally retired in his 90s while working as a pharmacist in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Julius Golembo was an honest man of faith and a committed member of his shul, never missing a service; and

WHEREAS, At 106, Julius Golembo still had the wits of a young man with an uncanny ability to recall minute details, such as moments from seemingly disparate ball games from decades prior; and

WHEREAS, Julius Golembo left a mark on the hearts of those who knew him with his always upbeat demeanor and an ability to remain present in all his interactions; he always wanted the best for his loved ones and family; and

WHEREAS, Julius Golembo was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, friend, and so much more; he wanted nothing but the best for his loved ones and family; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Julius Eli Golembo 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 Julius Golembo as an expression of our deepest sympathy.