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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3to learn of the death of Louis "Lou" Rivera Jr. of Silvis,
4formerly Moline, who passed away on October 31, 2022; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Lou Rivera was born to Louis Rivera Sr. and
6Solidad Guerrero in Moline on December 25, 1933; he served in
7the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, where he was
8stationed in both California and the Philippines; he married
9Mary Cervantes in Moline in 1958; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Lou Rivera began a long career as a professional
11photographer following his military service, working for the
12Rock Island Arsenal and the Moline Dispatch; after retirement,
13he continued to work as a self-employed photographer; he was
14passionate about his profession and strived for perfection,
15always looking for that perfect shot; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Lou Rivera enjoyed life; in his early years, he
17became an accomplished racquetball player; he loved dancing,
18listening to live music, and becoming a foster parent to all of
19the neighborhood animals; he also loved movies and art; he
20played the ukulele and harmonica, and he became an expert in
21the art of boomerang throwing; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Lou Rivera was preceded in death by his siblings,
2Delores Rivera, Mario Guerrero, and Louise Chedister; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Lou Rivera is survived by his daughter, Martine
4(Chris) Van Speybroeck; his brothers, Arthur Rivera and Jimmy
5(Celeste) Guerrero; his sisters, Jacqueline "Jackie" Romano,
6Mercedes (Bob) Martinez, Jessica Ludway, and Tilly (Jess)
7Mendoza; therefore, be it
 
8    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
9ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
10Louis "Lou" Rivera Jr. and extend our sincere condolences to
11his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
12further
 
13    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
14presented to the family of Lou Rivera as an expression of our
15deepest sympathy.