SR1792 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Francisco "Frank" Diaz of Waukegan, who passed away on May 2, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Frank Diaz was born in Houston, Texas to Jose Andres Diaz and Espitacion Ramirez on September 2, 1937; and

WHEREAS, Frank Diaz was a jack of all trades who enjoyed working in his garage; and

WHEREAS, Frank Diaz enjoyed playing his guitar and listening to country western and Tex-Mex music; he had a great appreciation for animals, including the birds in his backyard; and

WHEREAS, Frank Diaz was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents, Antonio Ramirez and Porfiria Fuentes; his sons, Frank and Joseph; and his siblings, Juan Villalobos, Valentina Farias, Phillip Berrospe, Angel Corona, Mary Corona, Frances Solis, and Andrew Diaz; and

WHEREAS, Frank Diaz is survived by his wife of 28 years, Adella; his children, James, Daniel, Russell, Mark Anthony, and Rose Ray; his five grandchildren; his many great-grandchildren; his sister, Isabel Granger; and his beloved nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Francisco "Frank" Diaz 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 Frank Diaz as an expression of our deepest sympathy.