HR0120 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0120 LRB102 16978 LAW 22396 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Jacob Harris "Jakey" Grossman, who passed away on February 12, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Jacob Grossman was born on December 1, 1998; he experienced an active Jewish education, including two trips to Israel; he became a bar mitzvah with joy and exuberance; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Jacob Grossman extraordinarily impacted all of his teachers, tutors, teens, and others who worked with him on his academic and social endeavors; his courageous and happy demeanor inspired many teens and adults to aspire to work in the field of special education; and

WHEREAS, Jacob Grossman was involved in USY, Buddy Baseball, Chai Lifeline, Kids of Courage, HUGS, Best Buddies, Friendship Circle, the National Ability Center in Park City, Utah, and the Congregation Beth Shalom Community; and

WHEREAS, Jacob Grossman was proud of his faith; he enjoyed singing musicals, 80s music, and Jewish music; and

WHEREAS, Jacob Grossman was known for his strength in character, his compassion, his love for his fellow human beings, and his dedication to his family and friends; his life has served as a true inspiration to all in his community who have cheered him on and supported him through his many challenges; and

WHEREAS, Jacob Grossman will be remembered for not letting anything stop him; he left his mark on this world and changed so many lives; and

WHEREAS, Jacob Grossman will be remembered by his parents, Rachel and Alan Grossman; his best friend and sister, Talia Grossman; his grandparents, Fran and Mike Grossman, Claire and Warren Pulner, and the late Theresa Pulner; and his aunts, uncles, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Jacob Harris "Jakey" Grossman 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 Jacob Grossman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.