ORDINANCE
ROBERTO "BOBBY" HERRERA HONORARY STREET SIGN
WHEREAS, The Pilsen community has lost a great leader and Chicago Fire Department veteran of 30 years.
WHEREAS;Husba^ I HerrerayandBiarica Y;tflerrera. Cherished^pn^of Baudelia M. Herrera anrjjthe late Roberto M. Herrera. "Bobby" set an extraordinary standard of Jove^dylcTesponsibility,-work ethic and commitment to the barterrnent of humanity.He;was-ani inspjfatjoh tp^all who knew him.
WlffiREASnfes^conjf^ to Ma^a;,P^^^its^lori^ and Carlos.
He was an uncle, cousin, and friend to many and ail who knew him.
WHEREAS Roberto was a-dedicated, loyed and a 'respected 36:year Chicago Fireman ofjFfuck.' 32, '^bmictos"f4exica'n6s'' stationed in^Bittle Village. He retired in'2016 and never sfppped;advocating for firefighters as well as the Pilsen and Little Village community.
WHEREAS Born and raised in Pilsen, "Bobhy'^l^
Pius Catholic Church. He attended Jungman Elenientary and graduated from Benito Juarez High School.
WHEREAS Building on his legacy of service and community, "Bobby" mentored and coached soccer for 18 years under Jalisco F.C in one of the most popular Latino leagues in Chicago; CLASA. His passion for soccer was matched with the passion to touch the lives of many, especially the kids and youth that he coached.
WHEREAS From making custom helmet shields for his fellow firefighters, and jamming out to House Music, Bobby had many talents. He had a wide array of interests that included working on cars/machinery, listening to music (especially Javier Solis to remember his father), and working with upholstery to pass the time.
WHEREAS "Bobby" was a devoted family man, a veteran firefighter who risked his own life to save others throughout Chicago. He was and will continue to be an example of true public service, because of his love, care, and generosity for others. While he will be deeply missed, his inspiring legacy will live on in those who knew him; now and forever.
BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Mayor and Members ofthe City Council ofthe City of Chicago, gathered here today, do hereby acknowledge Roberto "Bobby" Herrera's achievements and many years of service, and extend our most heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHICAGO:
Section 1. Pursuant to Section 2-8-040 of the Municipal Code of Chicago,
Which allows erection of honorary street name designations, the Commissioner of the
Chicago Department of Transportation shall take the necessary action for the standardization of W. Carpenter St between W. 18th St and W 19th St as "Honorary Roberto "Bobby" Herrera".
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication.
Byron Sigcho-Lopez Alderman, 25th Ward
BYRON SIGCHO-LOPEZ ALDERMAN, 25TH WARD
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September 10lh, 2021
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To Whom It May Concern:
I, Byron Sigcho-Lopez, Alderman of the 25th Ward, hereby authorize the Office of Budget and Management to withdraw the funds associated with the cost of installation for this honorary street designation for Honorary "Roberto "Bobby" Herrera" from my:
Ward's annual menu program budget
Ward's aldermanic expense allowance
Upon passage of this honorary street designation ordinance, pursuant to Section 2-8-040 of the Municipal Code of Chicago.
Byron Sigcho-Lopez
Alderman, 25th Ward
Sincerely,