HR0899 101ST 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 Loreece Manna Haddad of Peoria, who passed away on August 22, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Loreece Haddad was born in Lebanon to Hanna Manna and Tamam (Azar) Manna on November 10, 1934; she married Antoine "Tony" Haddad on February 6, 1956, and he preceded her in death on December 5, 2015; she immigrated with her mother, husband, and children from war-torn Lebanon to the U.S. in 1977; and

WHEREAS, Loreece Haddad owned and operated Haddad's Restaurant on Main Street in Peoria; she also started one of the first pushcarts at the Peoria Courthouse Plaza; and

WHEREAS, Alongside her husband, Loreece Haddad provided for her family and any stranger in need with their strength, determination, generosity, and hard work; and

WHEREAS, Loreece Haddad was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sister, Josephine Kunz; and two infant sons, Elias Haddad and Sharbel Haddad; and

WHEREAS, Loreece Haddad is survived by her sister, Lydia Sfeir; her children, John (Jill) Haddad, Marie Batrouni, Gabe (Nidal) Haddad, Joseph (Giselle) Haddad, Nicola (Shirley) Haddad, and Rita (Andrew) Speck; her 18 grandchildren; and her 11 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Loreece Manna Haddad and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Loreece Haddad as an expression of our deepest sympathy.