SR1154 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Nancy Ann Shadid of Peoria, who passed away on March 28, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Nancy Shadid was born in Peoria on June 30, 1938; she was raised by her uncle and aunt, Don and Merle Dickerson; she graduated from Woodruff High School in 1956; she married William J. "Bill" Shadid at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Peoria on July 27, 1958; and

WHEREAS, Nancy Shadid worked as a legal secretary for Sidney D. Davidson, where she met her husband; she became a homemaker and raised four children; and

WHEREAS, Nancy Shadid was very active in her children's lives and in the community; she served as a Cub Scout den leader and coach, and she was awarded the Boy Scouts District Award of Merit; she also assisted the Girl Scouts; as a parent, she volunteered at Glen Oak School; she served as a representative on the Journal Star Advisory Board; she co-founded the Peoria Area U.S. Air Force Academy Parents' Club; she began and led the East Bluff Serenity Neighborhood Association; and

WHEREAS, Nancy Shadid was deeply committed to her faith; she was an active parishioner and member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, where she volunteered at fundraising dinners and made paximathia cookies for funerals; and

WHEREAS, Nancy Shadid was known as a strong woman who supported her family and the causes in which she believed; she was also known and greatly appreciated for her cooking and baking; she enjoyed spending time with family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Nancy Shadid was preceded in death by her mother, Francis Kling; her sister; and her aunts and uncles; and

WHEREAS, Nancy Shadid is survived by her children, Very Reverend Father Don (Janet) Shadid, Bill Shadid, Peggy Shadid, and Tim (Juana) Shadid; her grandchildren, Rev. Fr. Christopher, Stephen, Anthony, and Noelle; and her half-brothers, Gary Lisitza and Mike Lisitza; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Nancy Ann Shadid and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Nancy Shadid as an expression of our deepest sympathy.