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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JOSE AUSTRIACO
WHEREAS, Dr. Jose "Joe" Austriaco, age 90, of Park Ridge, formerly of Lombard and Oak Brook, passed away on January 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family; and
WHEREAS, Jose was born on December 8, 1934 in Manila, Philippines; and
WHEREAS, At 34, Jose immigrated to the USA in April of 1969. While studying for his Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates exam, he worked as an x-ray technician to earn, in preparation for his wife, Lina, and the kids to arrive in November; and
WHEREAS, By 1973, upon passing the exam, Jose began practicing and having saved enough money he and Lina moved the family to Oak Brook where life flourished; and
WHEREAS, He was very involved in many Filipino organizations including the PMAC (Philippines Medical Association of Chicago), PNBAA (Philippines National Basketball Association of America), and Chicago Philippines Lions Club. He was a sports enthusiast playing tennis, bowling and basketball; and
WHEREAS, Jose continued practicing family medicine until 2000 in Maywood and Chicago and was on staff at St. Anthony Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Jose was the beloved husband and partner of the late Carolina "Lina" Austriaco who passed away in 2019; loving son to the late Cesar and Lucia Dumaguit Austriaco, cherished father of Jerome (Aurora) Austriaco, Jocelyn (Philip) Mesina, and Jonathan (Sherry) Austriaco; dear grandfather of Danielle, Isabelle, Elisabeth, Anastacia (Dylan) Duncan, Joshua, Jessica and Jonathan; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County hereby honors Dr. Jose "Joe" Austriaco for his contributions to society and a life spent devoted to his passion with youth, family and community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be provided to the family of Dr. Jose "Joe" Austriaco as an honorable expression of appreciation for his life and work.
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