SR1091 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Frieda Haddad Abdnour of Peoria, who passed away on November 5, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Frieda Abdnour was born in Peoria on October 29, 1918; she married Ralph Abdnour in 1946; and

WHEREAS, Frieda Abdnour and her husband opened a grocery store in Streator; after his passing, she moved back to Peoria and opened Aunt Frieda's Deli in Haddad's Grocery Store; and

WHEREAS, Frieda Abdnour was a member of the St. Bernard's Women's Club and volunteered at the Immaculate Conception Convent; she was a loyal volunteer at the Komen Center for 19 years; and

WHEREAS, Frieda Abdnour enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and became well-known in Peoria for her cooking talents; she was happiest when she was with her children; and

WHEREAS, Frieda Abdnour was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; her brother, Fred Haddad; her nephew, Robert Haddad; and her niece, Carol Gardula; and

WHEREAS, Frieda Abdnour is survived by her sons, Louis, Joseph (Chris), Ralph, Tom (Brigid), and Frank (Donna); her daughters, Cathy Abdnour and Louise (Norm) Hodge; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Frieda Haddad Abdnour, 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 Frieda Abdnour as an expression of our deepest sympathy.