Record #: O2022-335   
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
Intro date: 1/26/2022 Current Controlling Legislative Body: Committee on Transportation and Public Way
Final action: 2/23/2022
Title: Honorary street designation as "Camerino Landa Way"
Sponsors: Cardona, Jr., Felix
Topic: STREETS - Honorary Designations
Attachments: 1. O2022-335.pdf

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO

 

SECTION 1.                     Pursuant to an ordinance heretofore passed by the City Council

which allows erection of honorary street-name signs, the Commissioner of Transportation shall take the necessary action for standardization of the of North Laramie Avenue, between West George Street (2900 North) and West Wellington Avenue (3000 North) as "Camerino Landa Way."

 

 

SECTION 2.                     This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication.

Felix Cardona Jr. Alderman, 31st Ward

 

Date: O.c±o&4 22, 20£/

 

 

Office of Budget and Management 121 N. LaSalle, Room 604 Chicago, IL 60602

 

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

 

, Alderman of the        Ward, hereby authorize the Office of Budget Management to withdraw the funds associated with the cost of

installation for this honorary street designation for d(X^€.Ur\Q LtKhAtx                     

from my:

 

Ward's annual menu program budget

 

Ward's aldermanic expanse allowance

 

upon passage of this designation ordinance, pursuant to Section 2-8-040 ofthe Chicago Municipal Code.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Alderman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6/1/2017

 

 

OBITUARY

Camerino Landa - Born on August 21st of 1943, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, May 13th of 2020

Camerino Landa was one of the oldest of his siblings, because of this he felt compelled and responsible to care and help those around him. Assisting his friends and family members with jobs as they slowly migrated into the U.S He came to live in Chicago striving for the American dream. He had resided with his family in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood since 1995. Eager to work and not wanting his family to struggle, he worked two jobs to support his wife and 5 kids. Camerino would put his family's needs first before his and ultimately his health suffered the consequence. At the young age of 32 he suffered a stroke and was physically unable to work. However, his disability did not stop him from being a courageous, selfless and an admirable man in the eyes of his family and community. He was well known by the people in our community because of his caring demeanor and his efforts in keeping the community clean.

For over 10 years Mr. Landa would wake up daily to walk the streets of his neighborhood picking up garbage. Chances are, if you lived in the neighborhood you'll be sure to see him in his walker with a bucket and some trash pickers cleaning and greeting people. Camerino had also provided shelter to a homeless man from the neighborhood for a few weeks. He supported good causes and encouraged people to vote and stay educated. He would donate to charities to help as much as he could. In 2007 he was recognized as "Donor ofthe year" for donating to an organization that helped veterans.

Camerino demonstrated qualities that the world needs more of; kindness, generosity and unconditional love. Camerino will certainly live in our hearts as a man of family, community and perseverance.

 

 

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