HR0192LRB103 31845 MST 60479 r HR0192 LRB103 31845 MST 60479 r HR0192 LRB103 31845 MST 60479 r 1 HOUSE RESOLUTION 2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 3 Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Jonathan 4 L. Melson, who passed away on March 31, 2023; and 5 WHEREAS, Jonathan Melson was a devoted, proud, and loving 6 father and a personable, caring, and outgoing human being; he 7 was an amazing cook, who created recipes filled with love; and 8 WHEREAS, Jonathan Melson volunteered his time coaching 9 Jackie Robinson Jacquar's Pee Wee League; he had a zest for 10 living, a strong work ethic, and a love for people; and 11 WHEREAS, Jonathan Melson was affectionately known as "Chi 12 City"; he committed to his faith at an early age and throughout 13 his life, was surrounded by a loving family with a deep faith; 14 and 15 WHEREAS, Jonathan Melson enjoyed following sports, 16 especially football; he loved the City of Chicago and was a fan 17 of all of its teams; and 18 WHEREAS, Jonathan Melson is survived by numerous family 19 members and friends; therefore, be it HR0192 LRB103 31845 MST 60479 r HR0192- 2 -LRB103 31845 MST 60479 r HR0192 - 2 - LRB103 31845 MST 60479 r HR0192 - 2 - LRB103 31845 MST 60479 r 1 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 2 HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 3 we mourn the passing of Jonathan L. Melson and extend our 4 sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew 5 and loved him; and be it further 6 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 7 presented to the family of Jonathan Melson as an expression of 8 our deepest sympathy. HR0192 - 2 - LRB103 31845 MST 60479 r