SR0132 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ronnie Haddad of River Forest, who passed away in July 2019, at the age of 78; and

WHEREAS, Ronnie Haddad was a lifelong Chicagoan; he served in the U.S. Army; he was a father of five children; he was known as "The Ram"; and

WHEREAS, Ronnie Haddad was a creative entrepreneur and founder of Triple R Publications, Midwest News, Pizza City, and Haddad's Old Fashions; and

WHEREAS, Ronnie Haddad was a family advocate to St. Jude's Memorial Hospital; and

WHEREAS, Ronnie Haddad was the owner of the racehorses Strike of Dawn, Hierarchy, and Magazine Man; and

WHEREAS, Ronnie Haddad was a talented musician who loved to play the guitar and sing; he was a band member of The Bel-airs, the Crystal Ship, and the Time Travelers Trio; and

WHEREAS, Ronnie Haddad was known for his belief that a good life and good food went hand in hand; from clams casino to his mother's Lebanese Rosen lubi, he ate and lived well; he was also a devoted Rams fan, whether the team was based in St. Louis or Los Angeles; and

WHEREAS, Ronnie Haddad was said to be the funniest dad in all of River Forest; he played a central role in his children's lives and coached all five of his kids in baseball and softball; and

WHEREAS, Ronnie Haddad was a self-described optimist; he approached life with a sense of levity and an endless supply of laughter and light; he will be remembered for possessing a heart of gold; and

WHEREAS, Ronnie Haddad was the loving dog owner of Sheik, Domino, Buffy, Pugsly, Cody, Amir, Lady, and Ajeebi; and

WHEREAS, Ronnie Haddad was the son of Nimer Haddad and Ada Maloof; the brother of Rosemary and Robert; the husband of Priscilla Earsom; the father of Ron, Michael, Autumn, Vincent, and Vanessa; and the partner of June Fontana; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Ronnie Haddad 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 Ronnie Haddad as an expression of our deepest sympathy.