Ray LaHood Remembers Jim Maloof
By: Alexandra Sutter WMBD/WYZZ
Updated: January 20, 2013
PEORIA -- Maloof's accomplishments extend beyond being Peoria's longest-serving mayor.
Those close to him said his proudest achievement is bringing the St. Jude's Children's Research hospital to Peoria.
Those close to him said his proudest achievement is bringing the St. Jude's Children's Research hospital to Peoria.
Maloof founded the
Midwest affiliate and served as Chairman of the board.
The U.S. Secretary of
Transportation and friend Ray LaHood reflects on Maloof's dedication
to improving the quality of life for children with cancer. "Jim Maloof's
legacy is the St. Jude affiliate. He started it, he made sure it was
well-funded and he made sure it was doing what it's supposed to do which was
save children's lives save Peoria, central Illinois kids lives and to comfort
families and to me that's his legacy."
