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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF FRANCISCO CHAIDEZ SR
WHEREAS, Francisco Chaidez Sr. was born on July 3, 1940, in Los Pinos, Tepehuanes Durango, México to parents Sofia and Antonio Chaidez. He had 6 siblings, four sisters and two brothers. His two brothers Saul and Manuel were his best friends growing up; and
WHEREAS, Antonio Chaidez, his father, came to work in the United States in the 1950’s. He dedicated 40 years in the railroad industry and was able to bring his family with him; and
WHEREAS, when Francisco Chaidez Sr. arrived to the United States, he met his wife Guillermina in California where he was working; and
WHEREAS, when Francisco Chaidez Sr. moved to Chicago, he worked multiple jobs to keep his family afloat. His last job was working for the City of Chicago’s O’Hare Airport where he worked in facilities management for more than 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Francisco Chaidez Sr. was a great father to Rocio and Francisco Chaidez Jr; and
WHEREAS, after Francisco Chaidez Sr. retired, he dedicated himself to his family and helping his grandchildren in any way that he could; and
WHEREAS, Francisco Chaidez Sr. always gave his children advice and cared for them; and
WHEREAS, Francisco Chaidez. had a dream to one day go back to Los Pinos, Durango, México. Unfortunately, he was never able to return due to complications with his diagnosis of prostate cancer; and
WHEREAS, Francisco Chaidez Sr. was a warrior and never complained about his sickness; and
WHEREAS, Francisco Chaidez Sr. passed away on September 26, 2024. He was 84 years old; and
WHEREAS, Francisco Chaidez Sr. will always be remembered as a loving father and grandfather who cared deeply for his family.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners do hereby hold in reverence in honor of Francisco Chaidez Sr. as we offer our deepest condolences to his friends, family, and communities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Francisco Chaidez Sr. as an honorable expression of appreciation for his life and work.
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