HR0343 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The institution of marriage is one of the cornerstones upon which our society is built, and a marriage that has achieved a notable longevity is truly a model for the people of the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor Robert E. Mann and Sylvia A. Mann on their 50-year wedding anniversary, May 5, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Robert and Sylvia met in 1953 on the South Side of Chicago when Sylvia was a nursing student at Michael Reese Hospital and Bob was a law student at the University of Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Robert Mann served for 16 years as State Representative of the 24th district; he was named one of the top ten greatest legislators in Illinois history by Chicago Magazine; he sponsored landmark legislation to create the Illinois Housing Development Authority, the School Lunch Program, the Lake Michigan Bill of Rights, and other important legislation; and

WHEREAS, Sylvia Mann taught nursing for over 30 years at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Northwestern, and at Chicago State University until her retirement; she was adored by her students, many of whom now practice at hospitals & clinics in the Chicago area; she served on numerous community boards including the former Hyde Park YMCA and the Chicago Counseling Center; and

WHEREAS, Bob and Sylvia Mann have lived in Hyde Park all of their married life; they have four children, Stephen, Stuart, Laurie, and Elise, and seven grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Bob and Sylvia Mann are members of KAM Congregation; they lovingly refer to their family as the "kosher nostra", based on the combination of Bob's Jewish background and Sylvia's Italian ancestry; and

WHEREAS, The respect for marriage reaches one of its highest plateaus when a couple such as Bob and Sylvia celebrate their golden wedding anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Bob and Sylvia stand as examples of the best of our society, and their love and devotion to each other and to their family and friends serve as a reminder to all that hard work, dedication, and love can make a difference in today's world; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Mann on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary; that we commend them for achieving a long and happy marriage, blessed with children and grandchildren, and rich in friendships; and that we wish them happiness and good health in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Robert and Sylvia Mann as a symbol of our respect and esteem.