SR1425 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Shee-Yee "Tony" Lee of Geneva, who passed away on January 7, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Shee-Yee Lee was born in China to Ying and Sun Yoke (Lam) Lee on January 22, 1937; he came to the United States with his parents at the age of 20; he married Jenny Ng and they began their lives together in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Shee-Yee Lee and his wife moved to Geneva in 1969, where they opened the Gen Hoe Restaurant, a local favorite; and

WHEREAS, Shee-Yee Lee loved to cook and travel, particularly to San Francisco, California and Hong Kong; he had a great appreciation for different genres of music and loved to tinker with his stereo equipment; he was also skilled with a camera, a talented photographer, and a self-proclaimed "tech geek"; and

WHEREAS, Shee-Yee Lee was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Shee-Yee Lee is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Jenny; his children, Peter (Helen) and Philana; his in-laws, Michael (Dolly) Ng, Angela (Michael) Driessen, Raphael (Cathy) Ng, and Eddie (Kim) Ng; and many dear nieces, nephews, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Shee-Yee "Tony" Lee, 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 Shee-Yee Lee as an expression of our deepest sympathy.