SR0959 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Santa Calderon of East Moline, who passed away on March 23, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Santa Calderon was born in Galva to Alfredo Calderon and Maria Ortega on July 8, 1938; he served in the U.S. Air Force for four years; he married Theresa Bustos in Rock Island on January 31, 1964; and

WHEREAS, Santa Calderon retired from John Deere Harvester in 1995 after 30 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Santa Calderon was affectionately known as "Cal" or "Chubby"; he enjoyed sports, exercising, taking long walks with his dogs, dancing, and supporting his family and the community; and

WHEREAS, Santa Calderon was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, John Lopez, Jerry Lopez, Santos Lopez, Bennie Gonzalez, Ann Besarra, Virginia Shelangouski, Ava Gonzalez, Frances Padilla, and Clara Padilla; and

WHEREAS, Santa Calderon is survived by his wife of 60 years, Theresa; his children, Michael (Fred) Calderon-Magis, Christopher Calderon, Carrie Calderon, and Melissa Calderon; and his God-daughter, Nicole Lambach Lyle; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Santa Calderon and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Santa Calderon as an expression of our deepest sympathy.