Record #: R2016-706   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 9/14/2016 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 9/14/2016
Title: Tribute to late Rolando Juan Correa
Sponsors: Santiago, Milagros, Burnett, Jr., Walter, Waguespack, Scott, Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos, Reboyras, Ariel, Moreno, Proco Joe, Maldonado, Roberto
Attachments: 1. R2016-706.pdf

Memorial Resolution for Rolando Juan Correa

 

WHEREAS, Rolando Juan Correa was called to his final resting place on June 21, 2016;

and

WHEREAS, This esteemed body has been notified of Rolando Correa's death by the Honorable Alderman Milly Santiago of the 31st Ward; and

WHEREAS, Rolando Correa was born in Manati, Puerto Rico. He moved to Chicago at the age of 8; and

WHEREAS, Rolando was awarded an ASPIRA scholarship to pursue a higher education in Puerto Rico; and

WHEREAS, Upon returning to Chicago Rolando managed one of the first Latino voter registration drives; and

WHEREAS, Rolando Correa was married to the love of his life, Graciela. They were married for 44 years and blessed to raise 2 children; and

WHEREAS, During his tenure with the Puerto Rican Parade Committee he brought las Fiestas Patronales (Puerto Rican Fest) to Humboldt Park; and

WHEREAS, He worked for the City of Chicago, Cook County and the State of Illinois;

and

WHEREAS, Mr. Correa co-founded Rincon Family Services on July 13, 1972. He was named Executive Director in 2005 and President and CEO in 2013; and

WHEREAS, In the last 3 years under Rolando Correa's leadership, Rincon Family Services has doubled in size and impact. Rincon began by providing substance abuse treatment. It now operates a broad array of programs including: Community Health Promotoras Program, Chicago Drive Safe Coalition, Chicago Regional Traffic Safety Resource Center, HIV Early Intervention Program, Re-Entry Program, Senior Health Insurance Program, Anger Management, Gambling and Mental Health Treatment and Prevention Services; and

WHEREAS, Rolando was known for his wry sense of humor, easy smile and love of local sports; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Correa leaves to cherish his memory: his loving and dedicated wife Graciela; daughter Cristina; son Rolando, Jr.; five grandchildren; and numerous family and friends; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here this fourteenth day of September, 2016, do hereby express our sorrow on the passing of Rolando Correa and extend to his family our sincere condolences; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resoUitfon beppepared and
presented to the family of Rolando Correa.                     ^p'/s^s^a J

 

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