MEMORIAL-SUNIL PURI

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HR0747
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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 Sunil
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Puri, a visionary business leader, philanthropist, and
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respected member of the Rockford community; and

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WHEREAS, Sunil Puri, born in Mumbai, India, came to
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Rockford, Illinois in 1979, where he attended Rockford
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College, now Rockford University, beginning a journey defined
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by determination, entrepreneurship, and service to his
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community; and

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WHEREAS, Sunil Puri founded First Midwest Group in 1984,
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which became a driving force in the economic development of
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Rockford, helping shape the city through commercial,
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residential, and retail developments that created jobs and
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expanded opportunity; and

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WHEREAS, Sunil Puri believed deeply in education and
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opportunity, supporting numerous initiatives, including the
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creation of the Puri Business School at Rockford University,
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cultivating future generations of leaders; and

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WHEREAS, Sunil Puri's commitment to community extended
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beyond business through philanthropy and civic leadership that

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strengthened organizations, supported residents, and enhanced
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the quality of life throughout the Rockford Region; and

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WHEREAS, Sunil Puri was instrumental in establishing the
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Keeling-Puri Peace Plaza, a place dedicated to unity and
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understanding among people of all nations and backgrounds,
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reflecting his belief in the power of community and shared
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purpose; and

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WHEREAS, Sunil Puri's legacy will endure not only through
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the developments and institutions he helped create but also
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through the countless lives he uplifted with his generosity,
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vision, and willingness to invest in the future of others;
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therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we mourn the passing of Sunil Puri and extend our sincere
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condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
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him; 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 Sunil Puri as an expression of our
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deepest sympathy.

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