HR1019 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR1019 LRB102 29836 ECR 41958 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Mary Lou's Grill of Carbondale on the occasion of its 60th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Mary Lou's Grill was originally opened by Mary Lou and Jim Trammel on Illinois Street in Carbondale in November 1962; the eatery moved to Illinois Avenue in 1976; and

WHEREAS, Mary Lou's Grill is now owned and operated by the original owners' daughter and son-in-law, Marilynn and Robert Martin, after Mary Lou Trammel retired in 1990; their children, Gary and Kyle Martin, also work in the restaurant; and

WHEREAS, Mary Lou's Grill has earned a reputation as the go-to place to get a home-cooked meal, becoming a famous dining destination location in Southern Illinois; and

WHEREAS, During its 60 years of service, Mary Lou's Grill has served folks from all walks of life, including students, families, and celebrities; and

WHEREAS, Mary Lou's Grill embarks on a daily mission to make sure everyone that walks through their door is treated like family; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Mary Lou's Grill on its 60th anniversary, and we recognize the Trammel and Martin families for their decades of service to Carbondale and Southern Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we wish Mary Lou's Grill continued success in pursuit of its mission to provide its customers with home-cooked meals for decades to come; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Martin family as an expression of our esteem and respect.