SR0559 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of Rizk S. Alwan of Peoria on Friday, December 23, 2005; and

WHEREAS, He was born on May 31, 1921, in Itoo, Lebanon, to Simon and Labeba Alwan; he married Laurice Alwan on August 21, 1950, in Peoria; and

WHEREAS, He was owner and operator of Alwans Plaza grocery store on McBean Street in Peoria; he later went on to be co-owner and operator of Famous Recipe Fried Chicken; most recently, he was a consultant for the Community Action Agency; and

WHEREAS, He was an active member of St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church; he was a leader with the Maronite Christian Formation and contributed to its writings and teachings; he was a member of St. Sharbel Men's Club and the Order of St. Sharbel; he was a recipient of the Apostolic Maronite Silver Masabki Award for his service and leadership; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Alwan was known to donate food for the poor; he was known as God's servant in the church, and his wisdom, strength, and faith helped him keep the traditions of the church alive; he was a great believer of St. Sharbel; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Rizk Alwan has been deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Laurice; his daughter, Kathy (Bob) Couri; his grandchildren, Brian and Kristina; his brother, Tony Alwan; and his sister, Mahab Khattar; he was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Simon Alwan; his daughter, Denise Alwan; his three brothers; and his two sisters; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Rizk S. Alwan, and we 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 his family as an expression of our deepest sympathy.