SR0822 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Margarita M. Rodriguez of Joliet, who passed away on July 31, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Margarita Rodriguez was born in Rincon de Tamayo, Guanajuato, Mexico to Antonio and Josefa (Melecio) Montoya on January 1, 1925; and

WHEREAS, Margarita Rodriguez was an active and dedicated member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and the Grupo Guadalupano; she was a catechist and the church wedding and quinceanera coordinator for many years; she loved coordinating the Profiestas Pageant, teaching waltz to courts of honor, working with brides in making their wedding plans at the church, and instructing Baile Folklorico; and

WHEREAS, Beginning in 1956, Margarita Rodriguez served alongside her husband, Navor, in chairing the Mexican Independence Celebration and on the Profiestas Patrias committee; she was also a former board member of the Spanish Community Center; and

WHEREAS, Margarita Rodriguez was a strong, independent, giving, and spiritual woman who promoted leadership, culture, and tradition throughout her life; she was recognized on many occasions for her community service and was the recipient of numerous awards; and

WHEREAS, Margarita Rodriguez was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Navor J. Rodriguez; her parents; two brothers; and two sisters; and

WHEREAS, Margarita Rodriguez is survived by her children, Anthony (Elvira) Rodriguez, Joseph (Abigail) Rodriguez, and Ayfa Marge (Jorge) Franchini; her grandchildren, Nicole (Frank) Silva, Joseph (Dayana) Rodriguez, Victoria (Richard) Guzman, Jennette Rodriguez, Daniel (Cristine) Rodriguez, Cristina (Luis) Centeno, Adrian (Gabriela) Chavez, and Michael, Alexis, and Talia Franchini; her great-grandchildren, Anthony and Christian Silva, Christopher Gonzalez, Julian Rodriguez, Gabriela, Annabelle, and Diego Guzman, Teresa, Audrey, Mia, Ava, Emilia and Evelyn Rodriguez, Luis, Julian, and Violet Centeno, Adrianna, and Mia Chavez, and Elijah Franchini; her brothers, Rev. Samuel Montoya and Angel Montoya; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Margarita M. Rodriguez, and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

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