Office of the City Clerk - Record #: R2016-378

• Record #: R2016-378
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• Intro date: 5/18/2016
• Final action: 5/18/2016
• Title: Tribute to late Aurelio Sanchez
• Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
5/18/2016		City Council	Introduced (Agreed Calendar)
5/18/2016	25401	City Council	Adopted	Pass

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Aurelio Sanchez has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 90; and

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and

WHEREAS, Aurelio Sanchez was a World War II veteran and the loving husband of Gregoria, nee Cerrillos; and

WHEREAS, Aurelio Sanchez was the much-adored father of Rachel, Richard and Monica, the grandfather of seven and the great-grandfather of six to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and

WHEREAS, The son of Mexican immigrant parents, Aurelio Sanchez was born in Louisiana before his family moved to Chicago; and

WHEREAS, During World War II, Aurelio Sanchez bravely served as a member of the United States Marine Corps and fought at Iwo Jima and participated in the occupation of Japan; and

WHEREAS, A member of our "Greatest Generation," Aurelio Sanchez married his wife in 1947; and

WHEREAS, The couple raised a close and loving family near 52^nd Street and Justine Avenue while Aurelio Sanchez worked full-time at Bethlehem Steel and part-time for the main post office; and

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Aurelio Sanchez serve as an example to all; and

WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Aurelio Sanchez to his family members, friends and all who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and

WHEREAS, Aurelio Sanchez was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and

WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Aurelio Sanchez imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this eighteenth day of May, 2016, do hereby commemorate Aurelio Sanchez for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Aurelio Sanchez.

Alderman - 14^th Ward