City Council September 9th, 2020
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Joseph J. Diaz has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God to his eternal reward; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Patrick D. Thompson, Alderman ofthe 11th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Joseph J. "BOO" Diaz, 50, July 15,2020, longtime resident of Buffalo Grove, IL, grew up in Hudson, IL, originally from the South Side of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood, dearly beloved husband of Kim Bawulski Diaz; loving father of Alexis Handley; devoted son of Joseph and Victoria Burns Diaz; fond brother of Jorianne Diaz; dear nephew and cousin of many; friend to all.
WHEREAS, Joseph was a proud member of International Union of Operating Engineers-Local 399. Stationary Engineer at Chicago Public Schools for many years; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Joseph to his family members, friends and all who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members ofthe City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here this ninth of September 2020; do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Joseph J. Diaz and extend to his family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
Patrick D. Thompson Alderman, 11th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy ofthis resolution be presented to the family of Joseph J. Diaz. ,