SR0204 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Pastor Victor Hugo Rodriguez of Chicago, who passed away on February 11, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Rodriguez was born in Nuevo Ideal, Durango, Mexico to Juanita and Emigdio Rodriguez on January 16, 1967; his family moved to the La Villita neighborhood of Chicago when he was a young boy; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Rodriguez joined the La Santisima Trinidad Lutheran Church and discovered a passion for preaching; he graduated from Christian Life Church and worked as a minister for 26 years; he pastored at the La Villita Community Church for 20 years; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Rodriguez was a bridge builder between the North and South Lawndale communities; he was passionate about developing the next generation of leaders and served on many community boards, including the Chicago Youth Boxing Club, the Lawndale Christian Health Center, and Un Nuevo Despertar; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Rodriguez was affectionately known as "Pastor Vic"; he was an avid fan of the Chicago White Sox; he had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed good food, movies, and riding horses; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Rodriguez is survived by his wife of 27 years, Magdalena Rodriguez; his sons, Victor and Isaiah, along with Luis Alberto Per-ales, who he considered to be one of his own; his mother, Juanita Rodriguez; his brother, Juan Carlos Domecq; his sisters, Roxana Gonzalez and Suzana Arambula; his "adopted daughter", Yanira Trujillo; and many nieces, nephews, extended 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 Pastor Victor Hugo Rodriguez 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 Pastor Rodriguez as an expression of our deepest sympathy.