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1 | | HOUSE RESOLUTION
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2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of |
3 | | Representatives are saddened to hear of the passing of Antoine |
4 | | D. "Tony" Haddad of Peoria and wish to honor his life and pay |
5 | | tribute to an icon of the community; and
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6 | | WHEREAS, Tony Haddad was born on May 12, 1937 in Lebanon; |
7 | | his parents were Dikran and Marie (nee Sabou) Haddad; he |
8 | | emigrated from Lebanon to the United States in 1977 with his |
9 | | wife, Loreece, his children, and his mother-in-law; and
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10 | | WHEREAS, Tony Haddad was the determined and hard-working |
11 | | business owner of Haddad's Restaurant on Main Street; he also |
12 | | ran a pushcart outside of the Peoria County Courthouse, which |
13 | | has been visited by many people in the area; and
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14 | | WHEREAS, Tony Haddad was an active member of the community |
15 | | who was known for his loving attitude and gracious generosity; |
16 | | and
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17 | | WHEREAS, Tony Haddad's passing has been felt throughout the |
18 | | area from people who had a chance to meet this outstanding |
19 | | gentleman; they will remember his great food and great |
20 | | personality for many years to come; and
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