Full Text of SR0277 103rd General Assembly
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| 1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION
| 2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened | 3 | | to learn of the death of Ivan Claudio Gonzalez of Chicago, who | 4 | | passed away on June 14, 2022, and wish to remember him on the | 5 | | anniversary of his birth, May 10; and
| 6 | | WHEREAS, Ivan Gonzalez was born to Mario Gonzalez and Rosa | 7 | | Gonzalez on May 10, 1982; he was the proud child of immigrants | 8 | | who instilled in him a sense of responsibility to help uplift | 9 | | his community; and
| 10 | | WHEREAS, At the age of 22, Ivan Gonzalez began to organize | 11 | | and advocate for progressive change in the Latino community | 12 | | and all communities in Illinois; as a champion for | 13 | | working-class people, he helped pass legislation in the | 14 | | General Assembly to better the lives of immigrants through | 15 | | public schools, labor, and affordable housing; and
| 16 | | WHEREAS, Ivan Gonzalez served as chief of staff to State | 17 | | Senator Omar Aquino since 2016; during his tenure, he managed | 18 | | day-to-day operations of the senate district office, | 19 | | legislative agenda, and community relations and became an | 20 | | influential advocate for the Latino community; and
| 21 | | WHEREAS, Ivan Gonzalez was one of the most iconic and |
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| 1 | | beloved policy and political consultants in the State of | 2 | | Illinois, paving the way for many in politics today, including | 3 | | people in City Hall, Cook County, and recently in Congress | 4 | | with the historic election of Delia Ramirez to the U.S. House | 5 | | of Representatives; he served as a senior advisor to then | 6 | | State Representative Ramirez until his passing, which occurred | 7 | | two weeks before her and Senator Aquino's election to the | 8 | | State Central Committee; and
| 9 | | WHEREAS, Ivan Gonzalez was known for his kindness, | 10 | | generosity, and infectious laugh, having a positive impact on | 11 | | the lives of many who crossed his path; through his huge, | 12 | | joyous smile, he brought together both friends and rivals to | 13 | | remind us that we can always forgive and that there is always | 14 | | an opportunity to forget about the past and start over; and
| 15 | | WHEREAS, Ivan Gonzalez was a true giant in the | 16 | | ever-growing and evolving progressive movement, and his | 17 | | influence on politics in the State of Illinois will not be | 18 | | forgotten; and
| 19 | | WHEREAS, Ivan Gonzalez is survived by his parents; his | 20 | | sister, Vanessa; his brother-in-law, John Velez; and his | 21 | | nieces, Liliana and Daniela Velez; therefore, be it
| 22 | | RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL |
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| 1 | | ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of | 2 | | Ivan Claudio Gonzalez and extend our sincere condolences to | 3 | | his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it | 4 | | further
| 5 | | RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be | 6 | | presented to the family of Ivan Gonzalez as an expression of | 7 | | our deepest sympathy.
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