SR0834 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Amiel Stephen Cueto, who passed away on May 28, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Amiel Cueto was born on February 22, 1949, in East St. Louis; he grew up on 40th and Waverly in East St. Louis and was a member of the Holy Angels Parish; and

WHEREAS, Amiel Cueto graduated from East St. Louis Senior High School in 1967; he earned his bachelor's degree in administration of justice from University of Missouri in St. Louis and his master's degree in urban affairs from St. Louis University; he later earned his juris doctorate from St. Louis University School of Law in 1980; and

WHEREAS, Amiel Cueto served as a military policeman in the United States Army; he was also employed as an officer for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department in the 9th district from 1970 to 1976; and

WHEREAS, Amiel Cueto was a member of the DuBourg Society at St. Louis University; and

WHEREAS, Amiel Cueto was preceded in death by his parents, Eloy and Louise, nee Peterson, Cueto; his aunt, Marie Thornton; his uncle, Julius "Hank" Cueto; and his lifelong friend, Don Llamas; and

WHEREAS, Amiel Cueto is survived by his wife of 40 years, Elaine, nee Rogers, Cueto; his daughter, Kara (Roger) Osthoff; his son, Gregory (Chasity) Cueto; his grandchildren, David and Cecilia Osthoff and Paul, Lilian, and Rose Cueto; his brothers, Lloyd (Patricia) Cueto, Christopher (Rebecca) Cueto, and David "Dude" Cueto; his sister, Maria "Rere" Hartlein; his aunt, Ines, nee Cueto, Bratton; and his many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Amiel Stephen Cueto; and be it further

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