SR0021 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0021 LRB102 10308 ECR 15635 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Savino Edward Sierra of Peoria, who passed away on November 19, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Savino Sierra was born to Angel and Pauline (Hernandez) Sierra in Peoria on December 30, 1931; he married Ruth Ramos, and she preceded him in death; he later married Barbara Zombro; he honorably served in the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, Savino Sierra worked as a union painter his entire life; and

WHEREAS, Savino Sierra was active in his community; he was a proud lifelong southside resident and never missed a city council or school board meeting; and

WHEREAS, Savino Sierra was a parishioner of both St. Boniface and St. Ann Catholic Church; he was deeply committed to his faith and attended mass six days a week after his retirement; and

WHEREAS, Savino Sierra enjoyed attending band concerts and every fish fry at St. Bernard Catholic Church; his proudest moments were attending all his grandchildren's events; and

WHEREAS, Savino Sierra was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Ruth Ramos; his two grandchildren; and his 16 siblings; and

WHEREAS, Savino Sierra is survived by his three children, Gregory (Valorie) Sierra, Angela Sierra, and Mark Sierra; his nine grandchildren; and his six great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Savino Edward Sierra 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 Savino Sierra as an expression of our deepest sympathy.