SR0241 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Bernard Kouri of East Peoria, who passed away on June 3, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Kouri was born on August 10, 1933, in Peoria; his parents were Thomas Fadoul and Marianna Mrad Kouri; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Kouri was co-owner of Gene's Dairy Dream for many years, then was co-owner of the Chateau on the Lake until his retirement in 2001; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Kouri was a lifetime member of the Itoo Club and a member of the board of Broadway Theatre League; he was active in Peoria Players, Corn Stock Theatre, the Renaissance House, and the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure; he was also involved in many other charities; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Kouri was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Elizabeth Couri and Gladys Tony; and his niece, Kathy Anthony; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Kouri was survived by his sisters, Bernadine Anthony, Jeanette (Thomas) Couri, and Margaret LaHood; his brothers, Louis (Delores), Edward (Shirley), and Gene (Cathy); and his 42 loving nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Bernard Kouri; and be it further

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