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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Pui Yip 
4Chiu of Chicago, who passed away on May 26, 2026; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Pui Yip Chiu, born on November 17, 1954, was a 
6successful Chinese American business leader in Chicago and a 
7role model for Asian immigrants; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Pui Yip Chiu founded the first Chinese bakery in 
9Chicago, Chiu Quon Bakery, in 1986; through decades of 
10dedicated and honest business operations, his bakery expanded 
11throughout Chicago's Chinatown and surrounding communities, 
12becoming one of the most recognized and beloved businesses in 
13the Chinese community; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Pui Yip Chiu, beyond the bakery industry, 
15achieved remarkable success through his jewelry business, Hang 
16Seng Jewelry, and in restaurant, retail gift, real estate, and 
17financial businesses, becoming one of the most respected and 
18accomplished Chinese American business leaders in Chicago; and
 
19    WHEREAS, Pui Yip Chiu remained deeply committed to 
20community service and charitable causes, and he actively 
21supported cultural, educational, and civic organizations 
 
 
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1within the Chinese community; he was widely respected 
2throughout Chinatown and was named an Outstanding Asian 
3Community Service Award recipient; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Pui Yip Chiu, as an esteemed member of the Hoy Yin 
5community, also served as president of the Hoy Yin Association 
6of Chicago during the 2017-2018 term, dedicating himself to 
7strengthening and supporting the community; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Pui Yip Chiu was a beloved husband, a loving 
9father, and a cherished grandfather who will be remembered for 
10his many years of leadership, generosity, and commitment to 
11Chicago's Chinese community; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Pui Yip Chiu was the husband of Shui Ling Cheung, 
13the father of Joyce (William Chan) Chiu and Matthew (Jia Mei 
14Tan Chiu) Chiu, and the grandfather of Lucas, Lorelai, and 
15Caiden; therefore, be it
 
16    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
17HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
18we mourn the passing of Pui Yip Chiu and extend our sincere 
19condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved 
20him; and be it further
 
21    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
 
 
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1presented to the family of Pui Yip Chiu as an expression of our 
2deepest sympathy.