SR0563 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Maurie Berman; and

WHEREAS, In May of 1948, Maurie Berman and his wife, Flaurie, founded Chicago's iconic Superdawg Drive-In and operated it for the next 67 years; and

WHEREAS, Maurie Berman is survived by his loving wife, best friend, and business partner of 68 years, Flo "Flaurie" (nee Miska); 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 SENATE 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.