Illinois HR 967: CONGRATS-PETER G. POLMEN

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HR0967LRB104 22260 LAW 38621 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Pui Yip 

4Chiu of Chicago, who passed away on May 26, 2026; and

5 WHEREAS, Pui Yip Chiu, born on November 17, 1954, was a 

6successful Chinese American business leader in Chicago and a 

7role model for Asian immigrants; and

8 WHEREAS, Pui Yip Chiu founded the first Chinese bakery in 

9Chicago, Chiu Quon Bakery, in 1986; through decades of 

10dedicated and honest business operations, his bakery expanded 

11throughout Chicago's Chinatown and surrounding communities, 

12becoming one of the most recognized and beloved businesses in 

13the Chinese community; and

14 WHEREAS, Pui Yip Chiu, beyond the bakery industry, 

15achieved remarkable success through his jewelry business, Hang 

16Seng Jewelry, and in restaurant, retail gift, real estate, and 

17financial businesses, becoming one of the most respected and 

18accomplished Chinese American business leaders in Chicago; and

19 WHEREAS, Pui Yip Chiu remained deeply committed to 

20community service and charitable causes, and he actively 

21supported cultural, educational, and civic organizations 

HR0967- 2 -LRB104 22260 LAW 38621 r

1within the Chinese community; he was widely respected 

2throughout Chinatown and was named an Outstanding Asian 

3Community Service Award recipient; and

4 WHEREAS, Pui Yip Chiu, as an esteemed member of the Hoy Yin 

5community, also served as president of the Hoy Yin Association 

6of Chicago during the 2017-2018 term, dedicating himself to 

7strengthening and supporting the community; and

8 WHEREAS, Pui Yip Chiu was a beloved husband, a loving 

9father, and a cherished grandfather