SR1301 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1301 LRB103 43276 ECR 76563 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lorraine K. Shadid of Peoria, who passed away on November 9, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Lorraine Shadid was born to Harry and Sadie (Abraham) Unes on April 30, 1931; she married George P. Shadid on May 30, 1953; and

WHEREAS, Lorraine Shadid worked at the Bradley University Cullom-Davis Library for many years, where she supplied students, including two of her Bradley University grandchildren, with baked goods and laughs on a regular basis; and

WHEREAS, Lorraine Shadid lived a full life; she was happy and kind and an optimistic person who believed in the goodness of everyone; she treasured her family and friends; she was able to see her grandchildren grow into adults and had a relationship with each that shared cooking, humor, joy, and an abundance of love; and

WHEREAS, Lorraine Shadid was preceded in death by her husband; her son, George P. Shadid Jr.; and her siblings, Lawrence, Ken, Donald, Harriet (Fred) Bostany, Helen (John) Domenighini, and Maurice Joseph; and

WHEREAS, Lorraine Shadid is survived by her son, James (Jane) Shadid; her daughter-in-law, Mikie Shadid; her grandchildren, James (Anne) Shadid, Joseph (Lauren Powell) Shadid, Margaret (Grant Bosnich) Shadid, and Lauren Shadid; her sister, Norma Joseph; her brothers, Leonard (Eileen) and David (Marie); and her sisters-in-law, Patricia (Murphy) Unes, Carol (Bonucchi) Unes, and Sue (Gary) Weaver; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Lorraine K. Shadid 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 Lorraine Shadid as an expression of our deepest sympathy.