SR0871 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0871 LRB103 40025 ECR 71404 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Norman Grant Jr. of Georgetown, who passed away on March 14, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Norman Grant was born to Norman Grant Sr. and Rosalie Grant in Georgetown on October 16, 1946; he graduated from Georgetown High school; he served in the U.S. Army for four years during the Vietnam Era, and he was honorably discharged; he married Cynthia Groves on July 7, 2002; and

WHEREAS, Norman Grant was a dues-paying member of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 841 for over 50 years until his passing, and he worked as a heavy machine operator for nearly 40 years; he also worked as a driver for Courtesy Ford; alongside his wife, Cynthia, he was the driving force behind Cyndi G's Catering; and

WHEREAS, Norman Grant was a member of Second Baptist Church in Danville, where he served as an usher and a trustee; and

WHEREAS, Norman Grant was an avid sports fan who boxed as a young man, played baseball in the Twilight League in Danville, loved roller skating, and enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting events; he also loved photography; after his retirement, he took pride in operating his riding lawn mower and fixing things with his hands; and

WHEREAS, Norman Grant was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, son-in-law, uncle, and brother; he will be remembered for his sense of humor and his sarcasm; and

WHEREAS, Norman Grant was preceded in death by his parents; his sons, Jamaule David Davis, Makaiah Khan Grant, and Demetrious Deon Groves Sr.; and his brothers, Dennis Grant and Gregory Grant; and

WHEREAS, Norman Grant is survived by his wife, Min. Cynthia Grant; his children, Debra (Jeff) Jones, Leland Groves, Eric Groves, and TaNiqua (Terrance) Howard; his siblings, Judy (James) Dargin, Cary (Jane) Grant, Patricia Johnson, Deborah Grant, Darrell Grant, and Tyrone Grant; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; his closest friends, Wayne Horne, Sylvester Ford, Joe Butler, and Virgil Adkinson; and five godchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Norman Grant Jr. 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 Norman Grant as an expression of our deepest sympathy.