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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THOMAS L. VASQUEZ
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Thomas L. V?squez from our midst on July 25, 2019 at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, Thomas L. V?squez was born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, M?xico on October 12, 1943 to Mar?a de Socorro Luna Guzm?n and Jos? Trinidad V?squez Villafranco; and
WHEREAS, Thomas L. V?squez immigrated to this country and became a resident of Little Village neighborhood on Chicago's Southwest side; and
WHEREAS, it was there, in the Little Village neighborhood, where in the early 1980s he met a group of young likeminded individuals and began to advocate for adequate services for their community and fair representation in elected offices; and
WHEREAS, that advocacy lead to the creation of the 22nd Ward's Independent Political Organization which the 22nd Ward's Independent Political Organization aimed to address the needs of working-class families in Little Village and North Lawndale; and
WHEREAS, Thomas L. V?squez was a proud founder of the 22nd Ward's Independent Political Organization where he also serves as one of the Vice Presidents and Precinct Captain for numerous years, positions he held with pride and dedication; and
WHEREAS, Thomas L. V?squez was a tireless activist and leader, who always challenged the status quo and pushed to make a positive difference in people's lives and believed that the neighborhoods in the Southwest side of Chicago deserved more respect and equity; and
WHEREAS, Thomas L. V?squez's love of service and community extended from organizing block parties to actively attended Local School Council (LSC) meetings and was even a mentor and father figure to countless; and
WHEREAS, Thomas L. V?squez worked twenty-six (26) years for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, Thomas L. V?squez the oldest brother to many siblings. Beloved husband of the late Irma Reyna Vasquez. Loving father of four sons...
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