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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Sunil 
4Puri, a visionary business leader, philanthropist, and 
5respected member of the Rockford community; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Sunil Puri, born in Mumbai, India, came to 
7Rockford, Illinois in 1979, where he attended Rockford 
8College, now Rockford University, beginning a journey defined 
9by determination, entrepreneurship, and service to his 
10community; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Sunil Puri founded First Midwest Group in 1984, 
12which became a driving force in the economic development of 
13Rockford, helping shape the city through commercial, 
14residential, and retail developments that created jobs and 
15expanded opportunity; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Sunil Puri believed deeply in education and 
17opportunity, supporting numerous initiatives, including the 
18creation of the Puri Business School at Rockford University, 
19cultivating future generations of leaders; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Sunil Puri's commitment to community extended 
21beyond business through philanthropy and civic leadership that 
 
 
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1strengthened organizations, supported residents, and enhanced 
2the quality of life throughout the Rockford Region; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Sunil Puri was instrumental in establishing the 
4Keeling-Puri Peace Plaza, a place dedicated to unity and 
5understanding among people of all nations and backgrounds, 
6reflecting his belief in the power of community and shared 
7purpose; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Sunil Puri's legacy will endure not only through 
9the developments and institutions he helped create but also 
10through the countless lives he uplifted with his generosity, 
11vision, and willingness to invest in the future of others; 
12therefore, be it
 
13    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
14HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
15we mourn the passing of Sunil Puri and extend our sincere 
16condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved 
17him; and be it further
 
18    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
19presented to the family of Sunil Puri as an expression of our 
20deepest sympathy.