A RESOLUTION IN CELEBRATION OF THE BAUTISTA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that the Chicago City Council acknowledges the Bautista Memorial Scholarship, founded in honor and in memory of Miguel (1925-1998) and Elvira (1931-2009) Bautista, which has supported 20 families and 45 students between 2011 and 2013; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this occasion by the Honorable Daniel S. Solis, Alderman of the 25th Ward; and
WHEREAS, a native of Mexico, Miguel Bautista migrated to the United States in 1945, and settled in our great city in 1947 where he married Elvira, native of Iowa in 1949. They were impassioned to make the "American Dream" a reality; and
WHEREAS, Filled with determination and dedication, Miguel and Elvira Bautista, opened their first establishment in 1952, "El Esfuerzo" (The Effort) a grocery store catering to authentic Mexican products and foods. Miguel and Elvira had the insight for success and began producing and selling menudo, carnitas, and barbacoa, entrees that are now known throughout Chicago land communities. Miguel came to be fondly known as "Don Mike, El Rey de Menudo"; and
WHEREAS, Miguel and Elvira extended their common Mexican meals with the opening of a restaurant called "Anahuacali" (Mayan for Casa de Mexicanos). The tantalizing aromas not only beckoned to their grateful community but also dignitaries such as, Mexico's representative Jorge De La Vega Dominguez, actors Mario Moreno "Cantinflas", & Edward James Olmos, Catholic Bishop Placido Rodriguez and the late Mayor of Chicago, Harold Washington; and
WHEREAS, Miguel and Elvira Bautista received awards for their dedication and generous services to the community from local agencies, businessmen's associations, the late Mayors of Chicago, Richard Daley and Harold Washington; and
WHEREAS, On November 26,1998 Miguel passed away and on March 31, 2009 Elvira passed away leaving to cherish their accomplishments, six sons (2-Fireman, 3-P...
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