Record #: R2016-412   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 6/22/2016 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 6/22/2016
Title: Tribute to late Jose G. Garcia
Sponsors: Quinn, Marty
Attachments: 1. R2016-412.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, God in His infinite wisdom has called Jose G. Garcia to his eternal reward; and

 

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Marty Quinn, Alderman of the 13th Ward; and

 

WHEREAS, Jose G. Garcia, Age 88, May 8, 2016, longtime resident of the West and Southwest sides of Chicago-Little Village neighborhood for many years. Beloved husband of Emma Villareal Garcia for days short of 69 years; devoted father of Jose (Amparo) Garcia, CPD (retired), Ramon (Adrienne) Garcia, Rossi (Fred) Polenica, Martin (Laura) Garcia, CPD (retired) and the late Guadalupe (Francisco) Garcia; loving grandfather of Javier, Jose, Yyuavany, Benjamin, David, Alexander, Marisa, Crissy, Linda, Vivi, Melissa, Natalie and Jacob; fond great-grandfather of Leliana, Benjamin, Carter James, Magdalena, Alan and Ixchel; dear brother of Gilberto, Aurora, and the late Ramon; preceded in death by parents, Juan and Daniela Garcia. Jose was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and a loyal Teamster. Jose G. Garcia leaves a legacy of faith, dignity, compassion and love; now, therefore,

 

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the Chicago City Council gathered here this twenty-second day of June, 2016, hereby express our sorrow on the death of Jose G. Garcia and extend to his family and friends our deepest sympathy.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy be presented to the family of Jose G. Garcia.