HR0806 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of State Senator George P. Shadid, who passed away on February 3, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Senator Shadid was born in Clinton, Iowa to Edna Massad and Philip A Shadid on May 15, 1929; he married Lorraine K. Unes on May 30, 1953; and

WHEREAS, Senator Shadid became a Peoria Police Officer in 1953 and was promoted to lieutenant in 1976; he was elected Peoria County Sheriff in 1976; and

WHEREAS, Senator Shadid served as the state senator from the 46th District of Illinois from 1993 to 2006, some of those years next to his seatmate then-State Senator Barack Obama, which led to a lifelong friendship; and

WHEREAS, Senator Shadid listened to his constituents and was always there to offer a helping hand; he prided himself on voting the way he thought was best for his constituency and not along party lines; and

WHEREAS, Senator Shadid always made time for his family throughout his career; he also was known for his interest in encouraging the good in people and channeling that good for a greater purpose; in that process, he felt free to dispense praise or discipline as needed; and

WHEREAS, Senator Shadid was proceeded in death by his son, George Shadid Jr.; and his siblings, Gladys Abraham, Louise Shadid, Joan Petit, Jeannette Harris, Mitchell Shadid, and William Shadid; and

WHEREAS, Senator Shadid is survived by his wife, Lorraine K. Unes; his son, Jim (Jane) Shadid; his daughter-in-law, Mikie Shadid; his grandchildren, James E. (Anne) Shadid, Joseph G. Shadid, Margaret L. Shadid, and Lauren E. Shadid; his sister, Pauline Unes; and his brother, Fred (Jean) Shadid; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of State Senator George P. Shadid 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 Senator Shadid as an expression of our deepest sympathy.