SJ0042 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, It is highly fitting that the Illinois General Assembly pays honor and respect to the truly great individuals who have served their communities; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Victor Hugo Rodriguez was born in Nuevo Ideal, Durango, Mexico to Juanita and Emigdio Rodriguez on January 16, 1967; his family moved to the La Villita neighborhood of Chicago when he was a young boy; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Rodriguez was a bridge builder between the North and South Lawndale communities; he was passionate about developing the next generation of leaders; and

WHEREAS, Pastor Rodriguez was affectionately known as "Pastor Vic" and had a wonderful sense of humor; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that we designate the section of Ogden Avenue in Chicago that runs from South Pulaski Road to South Kedzie Avenue as the "Pastor Victor Rodriguez Avenue"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Illinois Department of Transportation is requested to erect at suitable locations, consistent with State and federal regulations, appropriate plaques or signs giving notice of the name the "Pastor Victor Rodriguez Avenue"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the family of Pastor Rodriguez and the Secretary of Transportation.