SR2169 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Tanilo "Tony" Soliz of Moline, who passed away on August 4, 2016 at the age of 87; and

WHEREAS, Tanilo Soliz was born in Silvis; his parents were Augustine G. and Tomasa Lopez Soliz; he married Patricia Quinones on March 8, 1952 in Moline; and

WHEREAS, Tanilo Soliz was a United States Navy veteran, having served on the USS DeHaven during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, Tanilo Soliz owned and operated Tony's Barber Shop in Moline for more than 63 years; and

WHEREAS, Tanilo Soliz was a member of Moline American Legion Post 246, East Moline Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8890, and the Korean Veterans and the Mexican American Golf League, where he served as president; he served as president of the Hero Street Monument Committee; he was also a member of Bettendorf Apostolic Church under Pastor David Medina and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moline; and

WHEREAS, Tanilo Soliz coached baseball for many years and sponsored many sports teams through his barber shop; he was an avid golfer and artist; he organized many golf tournaments throughout the Quad-Cities and painted many portraits for the John Deere Classic; he gave golf lessons through the YMCA, sponsored and played on many bowling leagues, and was a former Golden Gloves champion; he was also the band manager for Next to None for many years and loved music, especially mariachi music; and

WHEREAS, Tanilo Soliz was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Patricia; his son, John; two brothers; and his sister; and

WHEREAS, Tanilo Soliz is survived by his children, Stuart (Teresa) Soliz, Bruce (Yvette) Soliz, and Cynthia Soliz; his grandchildren, Adam, John, Monica, Brandi, Jim, Austin, Vanessa, Anthony, Nathan, and Marisa; his great-grandchildren, Jennica, Ysenia, James, Eliana, Noah, Jaxson, Mateo, Bella, Calix, Andres, John James, and Baby Isaiah on the way; and his siblings, Frank Soliz, Sonny Soliz, Tony Soliz, Tom (Shelia) Soliz, Margaret Guajardo, Tessie Soliz, Edmundo (Lorena) Soliz, and Isabel Sanchez; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Tanilo "Tony" Soliz; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Tanilo Soliz as an expression of our sympathy.