SR0348 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Edward M. Jekot M.D., who passed away on February 18, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Jekot was born in Chicago to Michael and Mary Jekot on April 8, 1928; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Jekot was a veteran of the United States Army, assigned to APO 729 in Shemya, Alaska; he graduated from St. Mel High School, from Loyola University with a Bachelor of Science, and from the University of Illinois Medical School; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Jekot was a general practitioner and later a family medicine specialist on staff at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago for over 50 years; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Jekot was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Anne; his parents; and his brothers, Stanley and Chester; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Jekot was the cherished father of Michael, CFD Ret. (Honorable Laura M. Murphy), Mary Haak, Edward, Joseph, Elizabeth (David Miller D.D.S.) Jekot M.D., Rosanne (Jim Cameron) Jekot, and Eileen Jekot M.D.; the devoted grandfather of Ryan, Katie, Michael, Maya Joy, Emma, and Daniel; and the caring uncle of many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Edward Jekot M.D. 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 Dr. Jekot as an expression of our deepest sympathy.