SR0087 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert "Bob" Gand, who passed away on December 31, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Robert Gand was a folk singer, jazz trumpet player, civil rights worker, music teacher and mentor, avid runner, and veteran; and

WHEREAS, Robert Gand was the proprietor of the Village Music Store in Deerfield for 51 years; and

WHEREAS, Robert Gand was preceded in death by his wife, Myrna (nee Grossman); and

WHEREAS, Robert Gand is survived by his 2 children, Gary Gand (Joan) and Gale Gand (Jimmy Seidita); his 3 grandchildren, Ruby Gand Seidita, Ella Gand Seidita, and Gio Gand Tramonto; and his brother, Bill Gand (Marilyn Gand); therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert "Bob" Gand, 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 Gand as an expression of our deepest sympathy.