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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives are saddened to hear of the passing of Antoine 
4D. "Tony" Haddad of Peoria and wish to honor his life and pay 
5tribute to an icon of the community; and
  
 
6    WHEREAS, Tony Haddad was born on May 12, 1937 in Lebanon; 
7his parents were Dikran and Marie (nee Sabou) Haddad; he 
8emigrated from Lebanon to the United States in 1977 with his 
9wife, Loreece, his children, and his mother-in-law; and
  
 
10    WHEREAS, Tony Haddad was the determined and hard-working 
11business owner of Haddad's Restaurant on Main Street; he also 
12ran a pushcart outside of the Peoria County Courthouse, which 
13has been visited by many people in the area; and
  
 
14    WHEREAS, Tony Haddad was an active member of the community 
15who was known for his loving attitude and gracious generosity; 
16and
  
 
17    WHEREAS, Tony Haddad's passing has been felt throughout the 
18area from people who had a chance to meet this outstanding 
19gentleman; they will remember his great food and great 
20personality for many years to come; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Tony Haddad is survived by his wife, Loreece; his 
2sons, John (Jill) Haddad, Gabe (Nidal) Haddad, Joseph (Giselle) 
3Haddad, and Nicola (Shirley) Haddad; his daughters, Marie 
4Batrouni and Rita (Andrew) Speck; his 18 grandchildren; and his 
55 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it
  
 
6    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
7NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
8mourn the passing of Antoine D. "Tony" Haddad and extend our 
9sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all of those 
10who knew and loved him; and be it further
  
 
11    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
12presented to the family of Tony Haddad as an expression of our 
13respect and deepest sympathies.