SR0694 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0694 LRB102 23099 ECR 32256 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Joseph "Kuya JC" Christopher Sunpongco of Chicago, who passed away on October 4, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Sunpongco was born in the Philippines on December 24, 2004; he was a consistent honor student at Patrick Henry Elementary School; and

WHEREAS, Before his passing, Joseph Sunpongco was excited to get a job, to have his driver's license, to get his own car, and to help out his beloved family; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Sunpongco was known by his friends and teachers as funny, positive, very smart, humble, loving, and polite; to his family, he was a loyal, caring, dependable, mature, protective and empowering soul; he enjoyed recording rap music in his room and being with friends while playing basketball, skateboarding, swimming, biking, or going to Six Flags during summer breaks; he loved food from many different cultures, including adobo, Filipino-style spaghetti, pansit, lumpia, tacos, tamales, burrito, sushi, and lobster; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Sunpongco is survived by his mother, Lanie; his stepfather, David; and his younger siblings, Kairos and Savannah; 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 Joseph "Kuya JC" Christopher Sunpongco 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 Joseph Sunpongco as an expression of our deepest sympathy.