MEMORIAL-PUI YIP CHIU

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HR0967
LRB104 22260 LAW 38621 r
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
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Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Pui Yip
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Chiu of Chicago, who passed away on May 26, 2026; and

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WHEREAS, Pui Yip Chiu, born on November 17, 1954, was a
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successful Chinese American business leader in Chicago and a
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role model for Asian immigrants; and

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WHEREAS, Pui Yip Chiu founded the first Chinese bakery in
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Chicago, Chiu Quon Bakery, in 1986; through decades of
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dedicated and honest business operations, his bakery expanded
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throughout Chicago's Chinatown and surrounding communities,
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becoming one of the most recognized and beloved businesses in
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the Chinese community; and

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WHEREAS, Pui Yip Chiu, beyond the bakery industry,
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achieved remarkable success through his jewelry business, Hang
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Seng Jewelry, and in restaurant, retail gift, real estate, and
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financial businesses, becoming one of the most respected and
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accomplished Chinese American business leaders in Chicago; and

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WHEREAS, Pui Yip Chiu remained deeply committed to
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community service and charitable causes, and he actively
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supported cultural, educational, and civic organizations

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within the Chinese community; he was widely respected
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throughout Chinatown and was named an Outstanding Asian
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Community Service Award recipient; and

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WHEREAS, Pui Yip Chiu, as an esteemed member of the Hoy Yin
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community, also served as president of the Hoy Yin Association
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of Chicago during the 2017-2018 term, dedicating himself to
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strengthening and supporting the community; and

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WHEREAS, Pui Yip Chiu was a beloved husband, a loving
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father, and a cherished grandfather who will be remembered for
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his many years of leadership, generosity, and commitment to
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Chicago's Chinese community; and

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WHEREAS, Pui Yip Chiu was the husband of Shui Ling Cheung,
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the father of Joyce (William Chan) Chiu and Matthew (Jia Mei
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Tan Chiu) Chiu, and the grandfather of Lucas, Lorelai, and
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Caiden; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we mourn the passing of Pui Yip Chiu and extend our sincere
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condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
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him; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be

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presented to the family of Pui Yip Chiu as an expression of our
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deepest sympathy.

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