SR1276 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James E. Martinez, who passed away on May 8, 2014; and

WHEREAS, James Martinez was born on July 7, 1935 and was a life-long resident of Waukegan and Gurnee; he graduated from Waukegan High School in 1953 and played semi-pro basketball for Posner's; and

WHEREAS, James Martinez began his moving career at Mordhorst Moving, retiring from Lake County Movers; and

WHEREAS, James Martinez enjoyed playing 16" softball for many years and was known as "The Legend"; he also enjoyed playing cribbage; and

WHEREAS, James Martinez was preceded in death by his parents, Cinto and Mildred (nee Mordhorst) Martinez, and by his in-laws, Anton and Marie Nagode; and

WHEREAS, James Martinez is survived by his wife, Dianne (nee Nagode); 4 children, Traci (Anthony Scarlata) Martinez, Michael (Brook) Martinez, Jeanne (Dr. John Segreti) Martinez, and Sandra Martinez; granddaughter, Stephanie Martinez; nieces, Wendi Potter-Kelly, and Gina (Chad) Morin; and other nieces, nephews, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of James E. Martinez, 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 James Martinez as an expression of our deepest sympathy.