SR1385 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of State Senator George P. Shadid, who passed away on February 3, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Senator Shadid was born in Clinton, Iowa to Edna Massad and Philip A Shadid, the first generation of proud Lebanese immigrants on May 15, 1929; he married Lorraine K. Unes on May 30, 1953; and

WHEREAS, Senator Shadid began his career in public service when he became a Peoria Police Officer in 1953; he rose to the rank of lieutenant by 1976; he was elected to his first public office when he was elected Peoria County Sheriff in 1976; and

WHEREAS, Senator Shadid served as the state senator from the 46th District of Illinois from 1993 to 2006; his most notable seatmate in the time that he served was then-State Senator Barack Obama; this led to a lifelong friendship between him and President Barack Obama; and

WHEREAS, Senator Shadid was known to many in Peoria and throughout the State as a selfless public servant; he listened to his constituents and was always there to offer a helping hand; he prided himself on voting the way he thought was best for his constituency and not along party lines; and

WHEREAS, Senator Shadid worked hard in the Illinois State Senate for the people of the 46th Senate District; he and Rep. David Leitch joined forces in 2002 to secure a $10 million state loan to keep Bartonville's Keystone Steel and Wire from closing its doors; and

WHEREAS, Senator Shadid was a husband, brother, father, grandfather, and uncle; he always made time for his family throughout his career and never lost sight of what was important; he always supported his family in every endeavor in their lives; he loved both his sons, Jim and George Jr., very much; he supported his son, Jim Shadid, on becoming the U.S. district judge for central Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Senator Shadid was proceeded in death by his son, George Shadid Jr.; and his siblings, Gladys Abraham, Louise Shadid, Joan Petit, Jeannette Harris, Mitchell Shadid, and William Shadid; and

WHEREAS, Senator Shadid is survived by his wife, Lorraine K. Unes; his son, Jim (Jane) Shadid; his daughter-in-law, Mikie Shadid; his grandchildren, James E. (Anne) Shadid, Joseph G. Shadid, Margaret L. Shadid, and Lauren E. Shadid; his sister, Pauline Unes; and his brother, Fred (Jean) Shadid; and

WHEREAS, Senator Shadid will be remembered for his public service, family values, friendship, and above all else, his compassion for his fellow man; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of State Senator George P. Shadid 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 Senator Shadid as an expression of our deepest sympathy.