SR1461 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 "Lou" Vargas of Crest Hill, who passed away on October 15, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Lou Vargas was born to Josephine (Carillo) and Richard J. Vargas on December 11, 1946; he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS, Lou Vargas retired from Commonwealth Edison after more than 19 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Lou Vargas served as the past commander of the New Lenox VFW and VFW Stone City Post #2199; his favorite hobby was working on and restoring older cars; he also worked on many race cars and teams at the Grundy County Speedway; he enjoyed watching college football and the Chicago Bears; he will be remembered for being a proud and patriotic man; and

WHEREAS, Lou Vargas was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Richard "Ric" Vargas and Anthony Vargas; and his sister, Cecilia (late Frank) Brulc; and

WHEREAS, Lou Vargas is survived by his wife of 45 years, Minnie "Bernice" (Flatt) Vargas; his children, Billie (David) Love and Richard "Rick" (Nicole) Vargas; his grandchildren, Dylan Vargas, Derrick Vargas, and Taylor Vargas; his siblings, Maria Louisa (late Glen) McPhail and Andrew (Trena) Vargas; his uncle and godfather, Joseph Belman; his several nieces and nephews; and a multitude of cousins; 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 "Lou" Vargas 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 Lou Vargas as an expression of our deepest sympathy.