SR1377 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Martin Navarro of Moline, who passed away on August 10, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Martin Navarro was born in Moline to Geronimo and Maria (Davila) Navarro on May 4, 1922; he married Julia V. Garnica in Davenport, Iowa on June 12, 1942, and she preceded him in death on February 7, 2009; he served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945; and

WHEREAS, Martin Navarro served as post commander of VFW 8890 and quarter master of the Los Amigo Drum and Bugle Corp.; he attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in Moline; he enjoyed singing and playing the guitar; he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Martin Navarro was preceded in death by his wife, Julia; his son, Ricardo Navarro; his parents; his daughter-in-law, Patricia Navarro; his son-in-law, Donald Howarth; his brothers, Joe and Angel; and his sisters, Antonia and Virginia; and

WHEREAS, Martin Navarro is survived by his children, Monica "Mo" Howarth, Gloria "Glo" (Ted) Girton Logan, Ramon (Mary) Navarro, David (Becky) Navarro, Daniel Navarro Sr., and Patricia (Mariano) Acosta; his 14 grandchildren; his 32 great-grandchildren; his one great-great-grandchild; his brother, Andrika "Hank" Navarro; and his adopted dog, Max; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Martin Navarro 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 Martin Navarro as an expression of our deepest sympathy.