SR1245 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Louis "Louie" Gonzales of Chicago, who passed away on April 1, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Louie Gonzales worked as a pipe insulator for the Chicago Park District for nearly a decade; and

WHEREAS, Louie Gonzales spent decades volunteering as a baseball and football coach at Northwest Side grade schools; and

WHEREAS, Louie Gonzales was laid back and calm, a port in the storm; he would do anything for anybody; he was the kind of rich that matters, rich in the love of family and friends and the admiration of his community; and

WHEREAS, Louie Gonzales was an everyman; he loved family gatherings, hot dogs, Twinkies, chocolate milk, and sci-fi and action movies; he loved the song Unanswered Prayers by Garth Brooks; and

WHEREAS, Louie Gonzales was adored by his wife, Laura, their son, Tommy, and countless other family members; 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 Louis "Louie" Gonzales 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 Louie Gonzales as an expression of our deepest sympathy.