SR2224 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Raymond R. "Ray" Alonzo of Silvis, who passed away on November 17, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Ray Alonzo was born in Silvis to Jesus and Jobita (Ramirez) Alonzo on May 27, 1927; he graduated from East Moline High School in 1945, where he received varsity letters in football, basketball, and track; he served in the U.S. Army during World War II and married Teresa Castel in Davenport, Iowa on October 5, 1957; and

WHEREAS, Ray Alonzo retired from John Deere in 1985 after 35 years; and

WHEREAS, Ray Alonzo was active in the Silvis and Quad Cities communities; he was a charter member and long-serving post commander of VFW Post 8890, and the founder of Los Amigos Jr. Drum & Bugle Corps and the Our Lady Of Guadalupe Father Pro Club; and

WHEREAS, Ray Alonzo was a sports enthusiast and attended many sporting events, but mostly United Township sports and activities; he also loved watching his beloved Heartland Havoc softball teams, but especially the LiL Hearts and Heartbreakers; and

WHEREAS, Ray Alonzo was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa; his parents; and his brother, Russell Sierra; and

WHEREAS, Ray Alonzo is survived by his children, John (Lisa) Alonzo, Tim (Wendi) Alonzo, and Mary (Larry) Bautista; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and his sister, Pat Guinn; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Raymond R. "Ray" Alonzo 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 Ray Alonzo as an expression of our deepest sympathy.