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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to honor and thank Flavio Gonzalez for his
4contributions to the community of Pilsen; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Flavio Gonzalez has an accomplished history of
6giving back to communities in need through construction,
7community affairs, political strategy, and not-for-profits; he
8serves as vice president of Club Villa Morelos, an organization
9that helps undocumented families in Pilsen and families in the
10state of Michoacan; he led a campaign to help rebuild an
11elementary school in Jureremba, Michoacan, a town that was in
12need of education and infrastructure; as vice president, he has
13helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars that go back to
14rebuilding infrastructure in cities of Michoacan; and
 
15    WHEREAS, Flavio Gonzalez currently serves as Senior
16Advisor for Illinois State Representative Edward Acevedo, in
17which he has advised Representative Acevedo on public policies
18that matter to the residents of Pilsen; he has worked as a
19Labor Foreman with the City of Chicago for the past 15 years;
20he also has consulted on several historical pieces of
21legislation passed in the State of Illinois and has helped
22build a coalition of groups who protect the right of
23undocumented families; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Flavio Gonzalez, well known in his community as
2the "Mayor of Pilsen", is very active in the Pilsen community
3and a trusted advisor for many families, organizations, and
4parishes; he is also a member of Casa De Michoacan, the Pilsen
5Neighborhood Watch Coalition, the 25th Ward Progressive Party,
6the Little Village Rotary Club, and Saint Paul Church; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Flavio Gonzalez has made a priority of maintaining
8a viable and welcoming neighborhood for Pilsen families; he is
9presently working with city and community leaders to help keep
10the City of Chicago a sanctuary city, helping provide a safe
11haven for immigrants; he has been a vocal participant in
12helping Latino families stay in the Pilsen neighborhood,
13especially projects that will have a major impact on
14gentrifying Latino families; safety and security is a top
15concern for Mr. Gonzalez in the communities where he lives and
16Chicago at large; he is actively involved with the Chicago
17Alternative Policing Strategy and the Pilsen Neighborhood
18Watch Coalition in the 25th Ward, working with residents and
19the police department to identify and solve neighborhood
20problems; he was also instrumental in laying the groundwork
21with city officials and State legislators for the Temporary
22Driver's License for the undocumented; and
 
23    WHEREAS, Flavio Gonzalez believes in giving back to the

 

 

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1community and hosts many charitable events in the Pilsen
2community throughout the year, including the Acevedo Family Toy
3Drive, the Pilsen Seniors Thanksgiving Dinner, the Club Villa
4Morelos Education Fund, the Annual Pilsen Turkey Bowl, the
5monthly community Clean and Greens, and Senior Summer; he also
6serves as a mentor for future Latino leaders with an interest
7in public policy and immigration as part of a Mentorship
8Program developed by community leader Alex Acevedo; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Flavio Gonzalez has been married to his loving
10wife, Lourdes, for 25 years; he has three children, Fernando,
11Alma, and Flavio Jr.; in his spare time, he enjoys entertaining
12at his home and cooking for his family and friends; therefore,
13be it
 
14    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
15NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
16honor and thank Flavio Gonzalez for his contributions to the
17community of Pilsen and wish him continued success and
18happiness in the future; and be it further
 
19    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
20presented to Flavio Gonzalez as a symbol of our esteem and
21respect.