SR1127 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Antonio "Tony" Torres of Waukegan, who passed away on August 21, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Tony Torres was born in Fresno, Mexico to Jose and Guadalupe "Pro" Torres on April 2, 1949; he was educated in Waukegan schools and married Linda Papp; he later married Sandra Lopez; and

WHEREAS, Tony Torres worked at Johnson Outboard Motors for over 30 years, retiring when they closed in 2000; and

WHEREAS, Tony Torres was a member of the Latin Pentecostal Church of God, where he served in many capacities; he also attended Apostolic Faith Church in Pleasant Prairie; he was a jack of all trades and was a great problem solver; his family was the most important thing in his life; and

WHEREAS, Tony Torres was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra; his mother; his son, Antonio; and his sister, Rachel; and

WHEREAS, Tony Torres is survived by his children, Rachel (Sarkis) Albarran, Lolita (Regan) Croswell, Sharon Torres, Trixy (Mauricio) Hernandez, Ricky (Lydia) Torres, Steven Torres, Rebecca Torres, America Torres, Antonio Torres, and Angelique Torres; his father, Jose Torres; his siblings, Alice, Beatrice, Esther, Mary, Ralphie, and Frank; 20 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Antonio "Tony" Torres, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Tony Torres as an expression of our deepest sympathy.