SR1338 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jim Grosso, who passed away on July 1, 2022 at the age of 73; and

WHEREAS, Jim Grosso was born to George and Adrienne Ryan Grosso in Chicago on August 29, 1948; and

WHEREAS, Jim Grosso attended grammar school at Our Lady of the Angels and survived the infamous school fire; he later attended Fenwick High School; and

WHEREAS, Jim Grosso moved with his wife to Oak Park in 1974, where he has been a long-running participant in the Farmers Market jam circle; and

WHEREAS, Jim Grosso enjoyed a successful career as a consultant and loved and supported his children and grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Jim Grosso brought joy to many as a singer, musician, and multi-instrumentalist through his involvement in the Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps and the musical groups Thursday's Child, Grosso Family Band, and Northern Skyline; and

WHEREAS, Jim Grosso is survived by his musical partner and wife of 52 years, Mary Grosso (Prodehl); his sons and musical proteges, Gabe, Adam, and Michael; his grandsons, James, Mason, and Dylan; his brothers, Frank and Tom; and his sister, Carole; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Jim Grosso 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 Jim Grosso as an expression of our deepest sympathy.