SR0615 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0615 LRB103 35414 ECR 65480 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Oscar M. Sandoval of Silvis, who passed away on November 12, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Oscar Sandoval was born to Joseph and Carmen Morales Sandoval in East Moline on January 13, 1928; he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; he married Celia "Sally" Quijas in Davenport, Iowa on February 20, 1954; and

WHEREAS, Oscar Sandoval worked for the Rock Island Arsenal, traveling the world training people how to use the M198 Howitzer Canon; he retired after 30 years of service in 1988; and

WHEREAS, Oscar Sandoval was a deacon at the House of the Lord Church and a member of Moline American Legion Post 246; he coached his sons' Little League and Babe Ruth baseball teams and his grandsons' baseball teams; in his younger years, he was a member of the Last Roundup softball team; and

WHEREAS, Oscar Sandoval loved dancing with his wife; he enjoyed sports and was a Chicago Cubs and Bears fan; he cherished his family and his faith; and

WHEREAS, Oscar Sandoval was preceded in death by his parents; his infant twin brothers, Peter Sandoval and John Sandoval; and his other siblings, Ruben (Ramona) Sandoval, William "Willie" Sandoval, Valencia Garcia, Alfonse Sandoval, Harry Sandoval, and Joseph "Moe" Sandoval; and

WHEREAS, Oscar Sandoval is survived by his wife; his sons, Pastor William (Patti) Sandoval and Stephen Sandoval; his grandchildren, Jake, Alex, Kevin (Lauren), Jennifer, and John; his great-grandchildren, Will, Henry, Luke, Levi, Nova, Jace, and John Jr.; his siblings, Rufina Guerrero, Charlie (Ruby) Sandoval, Mary (Phillip) Garza, and Fred (Pauline) Sandoval; his sister-in-law, Rita Sandoval; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Oscar M. Sandoval 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 Oscar Sandoval as an expression of our deepest sympathy.