SR1374 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ameline M. "Emily" Rashid LaHood of Peoria, who passed away on December 15, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Emily LaHood was born in Keokuk, Iowa to Fadwa Milhelm and Shafee Ameen Rashid on February 1, 1936; she moved from Keokuk to Peoria with her family in 1941; she attended St. Joseph's Grade School, Academy of Our Lady High School, and Bradley University; she married Edward A. LaHood on October 5, 1963; and

WHEREAS, Emily LaHood was a legal secretary for 10 years; and

WHEREAS, Emily LaHood was a member and past president of the Catholic Women's League, the St. Vincent DePaul Ladies Sodality, and the Rashid Club of America; she was also a member of St. Vincent DePaul Church for many years and a member of St. Sharbel Maronite Church; and

WHEREAS, Emily LaHood was deeply devoted to her family, including her many relatives and friends in Peoria and the Rashid family throughout the country; she was generous beyond measure and utterly selfless, providing support, gifts, and encouragement to everyone she knew; her hospitality was unparalleled, and she was considered one of the finest chefs in the Lebanese community; and

WHEREAS, Emily LaHood was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Dr. Ameel G. Rashid and his wife, Joyce Lahne Rashid; and

WHEREAS, Emily LaHood is survived by her husband, Edward; her children, Edward R. LaHood (Carith Eggerichs) and Maria LaHood (Barent Roth); her granddaughters, Nicolette LaHood and Cyla LaHood Roth; and her brother's family, Gregory, Parker, and Anna Rashid, Jeffrey Rashid (Susan Wittry), Susan Rashid, Mackenzie Palmer, and Waylon Lafferty; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Ameline M. "Emily" Rashid LaHood 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 Emily LaHood as an expression of our deepest sympathy.