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Record #: R2018-828   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 7/25/2018 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 7/25/2018
Title: Tribute to late Agustin Vargas
Sponsors: Laurino, Margaret
Attachments: 1. R2018-828.pdf

MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR AGUSTIN VARGAS

WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this Chamber learned of the death of Agustin Vargas on July 6, 2018 at the age of 74; and

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and

WHEREAS, Born on May 28, 1944, "Auggie" was the beloved husband of Ann (nee Masterson); loving father of Kim Marie(Mike) Jones, Cynthia Marie (Rob) Gomez; Michele Vargas, James King, and Timothy King; dearest grandfather of Derek (Jen) Jones, Briana Jones, Jillian Gomez, Gina Gomez, Katrina Vargas, Krysten Vargas, Michael Ewing, Catherine King, Victoria King, Aaliyah King, and Bryce King; dear great-grandfather of Grey Meyer Jones, Stevie Jo Jones, Harper Grace Rendell, Krystopher Agustin Vargas, Trenton Lee Daily, Adrianna Dallas, and Amilliana Dallas. Auggie was a longtime resident of the 39th Ward community, where he leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love; and

WHEREAS, Auggie, a devoted family man, shared his work and passion in repairing automobiles and spending time with his family. He will be deeply missed but the memory of his character will live on in those who knew and loved him; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this twenty fifth day of July, 2018, do hereby extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Agustin Vargas; and

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution are presented to the family of Agustin Vargas as a sign of our honor, gratitude, and respect.

MARGARET LAURINO