HR1018 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Shahbaz Ali on the occasion of his retirement from Harper College after 19 years of dedicated service; and

WHEREAS, Shahbaz Ali was born on February 5, 1926; his parents are Brigadier Tawfiq Ali, a distinguished polo champion who has won many cups and awards, and Yousuf Iunisa; he is the oldest of six children; he married Jehanara on October 21, 1949; and

WHEREAS, Shahbaz Ali joined the army when he was 18 years old; he went on to work at Nizam's palace in Hydrabad, India as a security officer in 1965; and

WHEREAS, Shahbaz Ali has been a security guard at Harper College for 19 years; during his tenure, he has developed a fine reputation for his dedication to the students and faculty of the Harper College Northeast Center in Prospect Heights; and

WHEREAS, Shahbaz Ali has dedicated his life to helping others in need; he is well known as a dedicated father and provider for his family; and

WHEREAS, Shahbaz Ali enjoys reading and watching the news on TV; and

WHEREAS, Shahbaz Ali and his loving wife of 55 years, Jehanara, have 6 children, Jehanbaz, Safinaaz, Alnaz, Farzana, Shakeel, and Rizwana, 16 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Shahbaz Ali on the occasion of his retirement and wish him continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Shahbaz Ali as a symbol of our esteem and respect.