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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of 
4Harendrasinh Pratapsinh Mangrola of Skokie, who passed away on 
5May 23, 2026; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Harendrasinh Pratapsinh Mangrola was born in 
7Kanbhi, Gujarat, India on June 24, 1963; he immigrated to the 
8United States in 1986; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Harendrasinh Pratapsinh Mangrola earned a Master 
10of Arts in Commerce from Gujarat University, also known as 
11NavGujarat College, in Gujarat, India, and he pursued further 
12coursework at Northeastern Illinois University; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Harendrasinh Pratapsinh Mangrola dedicated his 
14career as an executive in the construction industry, 
15advocating tirelessly for the fair treatment of minority 
16contractors in government and expanding their access to 
17resources; after joining Sumit Construction in 1986, he 
18quickly rose to the rank of vice president, where he helped 
19rebuild infrastructure across many Chicago neighborhoods; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Harendrasinh Pratapsinh Mangrola gave selflessly 
21to his community through service in countless organizations, 
 
 
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1including as one of the founding members of the Gayatri 
2Parivar of North America, helping establish centers, including 
3the Gayatri Gyan Mandir in Chicago, as president of the 
4Indo-American Democratic Organization, and as past president 
5of Vishwa Hindu Parishad America (VHPA); he also financed the 
6education of countless children in India and helped young 
7people throughout Illinois find meaningful employment; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Harendrasinh Pratapsinh Mangrola leaves behind a 
9legacy of his selflessness, his warm spirit, his 
10solution-oriented approach, and his deep desire to help people 
11grow and succeed; above all, he will be remembered for his 
12radiant smile that lit up every room he entered and the 
13boundless positive energy he shared with all who knew him; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Harendrasinh Pratapsinh Mangrola is survived by 
15his wife, Vandana; his children, Krupa and Parth; his 
16daughter-in-law, Priyal; and two grandchildren; therefore, be 
17it
 
18    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
19HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
20we mourn the passing of Harendrasinh Pratapsinh Mangrola and 
21extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all 
22who knew and loved him; and be it further
 
 
 
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1    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
2presented to the family of Harendrasinh Pratapsinh Mangrola as 
3an expression of our deepest sympathy.