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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Kurt 
4Robert Heilemann of Portland, Oregon, formerly of Glenview, who 
5passed away on July 21, 2020; and
  
 
6    WHEREAS, Kurt Heilemann was born to Gary Heilemann and 
7Rosemary Heilemann in 1978; he graduated from Glenbrook South 
8High School in Glenview, where he was captain of the wrestling 
9team, senior class president, and prom king; and
  
 
10    WHEREAS, Kurt Heilemann was a fixture in the food and wine 
11scene in Portland, Oregon for 20 years; most recently, he was 
12the co-owner of Davenport in Portland, where his wine program 
13was a James Beard Award semifinalist in 2019; and
  
 
14    WHEREAS, Kurt Heilemann was known for having no 
15acquaintances, only friends; he maintained many friendships in 
16Glenview; he was a devoted Cubs fan, even flying back to attend 
17games with his Illinois friends from time to time; when not 
18entertaining or helping friends, he was happiest spending time 
19on a lake in a forest with a fishing rod in hand; he will be 
20remembered for his "gruff teddy bear" persona, his generosity, 
21and his genuine nature; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Kurt Heilemann was preceded in death by his 
2father, Gary Heilemann, and his grandparents; and
  
 
3    WHEREAS, Kurt Heilemann is survived by his mother, Rosemary 
4Heilemann; his sister, Anne (Ted) Remington; and his numerous 
5uncles, aunts, and cousins; therefore, be it
  
 
6    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
7HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
8we mourn the passing of Kurt Robert Heilemann and extend our 
9sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew 
10and loved him; and be it further
  
 
11    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
12presented to the family of Kurt Heilemann as an expression of 
13our deepest sympathy.