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 four...
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