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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
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Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Edward 
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Israel Megrant of Plainfield, who passed away on March 12, 
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2008; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Edward Israel Megrant was born in Chicago on 
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September 30, 1932 to the late Edward and Carmella (Meschino) 
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Megrant; he adored his step-father, Dominic Nuccio, who raised 
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him from a young age; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Ed loved his guitar and enjoyed playing at church 
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with his organist and dear friend, Donna Morris for over 30 
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years; Ed was co-owner of the Magnolia Cafe in downtown 
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Plainfield for 6 years, a well-known and well-liked gathering 
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spot; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Ed worked for Material Service for 22 years and 
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was co-owner of multiple restaurants;

Ed was a member of 
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Calvary Apostolic Church, Romeoville; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Ed Megrant was preceded in death by his parents; 
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his brother, Alon (1986); and his son, Tony (1991); and

 
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    WHEREAS, Ed Megrant is survived by his loving wife and best 
 


 






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friend, Peg (nee Farmer) Megrant; his loving children, Dominic, 
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Dawn, Dustin, Desiree, Tony, and Tommy; he is also survived by 
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one son and two daughters from a previous marriage; he was the 
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cherished Papa of 22 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 
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two great-great grandchildren; one brother, two sisters, and a 
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favorite uncle, Albert, and two faithful companions, Dobi and 
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Maggie; therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Edward 
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Megrant; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to the family of Edward Megrant as a symbol of our 
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sincere sympathy.