SR1211 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1211 LRB101 21592 LAW 72520 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Bienvenido A. "Ben" Arboleda Jr. of Rock Island, who passed away on May 28, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Ben Arboleda Jr. was born in Bauang, La Union, Philippines to Bienvenido and Placida "Ada" (Andrada) Arboleda Sr. on October 28, 1952; he served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years and was a Vietnam veteran; and

WHEREAS, Ben Arboleda Jr. worked as a U.S. Postal Service worker until his retirement; and

WHEREAS, Ben Arboleda Jr. was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Masonic Lodge Eureka #69, Shriners International, High Twelve International, and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Freemasonry; he enjoyed singing, eating, working on cars, and meeting new people; and

WHEREAS, Ben Arboleda Jr. will be remembered for being a hardworking, positive-minded, friendly, passionate, and loving man; a man of true character, he was known for his ability to light up the room with his big smile; and

WHEREAS, Ben Arboleda Jr. was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Jess Arboleda; and his nephew, Kenzley Arboleda; and

WHEREAS, Ben Arboleda Jr. is survived by his wife, Remy Arboleda; his children, Jason Arboleda, Maggie (Jeff) Perine, Ana Rica (Craig) Hartman, Kristiana "Kat" Arboleda, and Joshua Arboleda; his stepdaughter, Nicole Noble; his grandchildren, Rheagan Arboleda, Jaxon Arboleda, Lincoln Arboleda, Van Savage, Talia Perine, Milla Perine, Matthew Hartman, Corbin Hartman, Josie Hartman, Judah Ray Bird, and Avery Levi Kauer; his brothers, Dante (Marivic) Arboleda, Romeo (Mel) Arboleda, and Cesar Arboleda; his nephews, Jan Paul, Warren, Eric, Froilan, and Jerome Arboleda; and his sister-in-law, Yolly Arboleda; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Bienvenido A. "Ben" Arboleda Jr. 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 Ben Arboleda Jr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.