SR0090 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Nicholas A. "Nick" Elizondo of Belleville, who passed away on January 21, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Nick Elizondo was born in Springfield to Jody and Mark Elizondo on October 9, 1989; and

WHEREAS, Nick Elizondo dealt with heterotaxy, biliary atresia, liver transplant, and most recently cancer; he was known for what he fought for and not what he was fighting against; he was a champion of spreading awareness and always made the most of life; and

WHEREAS, Nick Elizondo was a member of the Outreach Committee for Heterotaxy Connection; he served on the leadership team, connecting new members into the Heterotaxy Connection community, and was a relentless advocate for increased awareness, leading blood drives through his local Masonic temple, participating in heart walks, and being one of the loudest voices on Awareness Day; and

WHEREAS, Nick Elizondo was a member of St. Clair Lodge #24 AF & AM, Scottish Rite Bodies, and Ainad Shrine; he organized blood drives and toy drives for the Masonic Lodge; he was an assistant coach of the Litchfield Purple Panthers football and wrestling teams; he was a member of Future Farmers of America and Faith Lutheran Church in Litchfield; he was president of JILG (Jobs for Illinois Graduates); he loved Marvel, the St. Louis Cardinals, and his family; and

WHEREAS, Nick Elizondo is survived by his wife, Katie Elizondo; his parents; and numerous family and friends; 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 Nicholas A. "Nick" Elizondo 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 Nick Elizondo as an expression of our deepest sympathy.