File #: 22-2809    Version: 1 Name: SERGEANT DANIEL M. MARTÍNEZ
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 4/6/2022 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 4/7/2022 Final action: 4/7/2022
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SERGEANT DANIEL M. MART?NEZ WHEREAS, Sergeant Daniel M. Mart?nez, proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, was born on October 19, 1998, and entered eternity on March 19, 2022; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Daniel M. Mart?nez is the loving son of Manuel and Apolonia Mart?nez (n?e Rodr?guez); and WHEREAS, he is the dear brother of Micaela, Luke, Matthew, and David Mart?nez; and WHEREAS, he is the loving grandson of Amalia and the late Jes?s Mart?nez and Noemi and Jesus Rodriguez; and WHEREAS, he is a dear nephew and cousin to many in the Mart?nez and Rodr?guez families; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Daniel M. Mart?nez made countless friends from his hometown and in the United States Marine Corps; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Daniel M. Mart?nez served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps in the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion, 1st Marine Division, at Camp Pendleton, California; and WHEREAS, Sergea...
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SERGEANT DANIEL M. MARTÍNEZ

 

WHEREAS, Sergeant Daniel M. Martínez, proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, was born on October 19, 1998, and entered eternity on March 19, 2022; and

 

WHEREAS, Sergeant Daniel M. Martínez is the loving son of Manuel and Apolonia Martínez (née Rodríguez); and

 

WHEREAS, he is the dear brother of Micaela, Luke, Matthew, and David Martínez; and

 

WHEREAS, he is the loving grandson of Amalia and the late Jesús Martínez and Noemi and Jesus Rodriguez; and

 

WHEREAS, he is a dear nephew and cousin to many in the Martínez and Rodríguez families; and

 

WHEREAS, Sergeant Daniel M. Martínez made countless friends from his hometown and in the United States Marine Corps; and

 

WHEREAS, Sergeant Daniel M. Martínez served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps in the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion, 1st Marine Division, at Camp Pendleton, California; and

 

WHEREAS, Sergeant Daniel M. Martínez was an adventurer and got to travel to places such as Hawaii, Guam, Japan, Jordan and Oman; and

 

WHEREAS, next on Sergeant Daniel M. Martínez’s travel list was to visit Thailand and study the martial art of “Muay Thai;” and

 

WHEREAS, he was a recent member of Chicago Thai Boxing Academy; and

 

WHEREAS, Sergeant Daniel M. Martínez was a free spirit who actively pursued sports such as martial arts, skiing, surfing, and skateboarding; and

 

WHEREAS, Sergeant Daniel M. Martínez had a creative mind and had a budding interest in photography, filmography, and video editing; and

 

WHEREAS, he paired his love for travel with his passion for film and documented his adventures with photos and videos; and

 

WHEREAS, Sergeant Daniel M. Martínez was a light-hearted individual who had a great sense of humor; and

 

WHEREAS, he knew how to laugh at himself and brighten someone’s day with his jokes or stories; and

 

WHEREAS, Sergeant Daniel M. Martínez had a caring and compassionate soul. He found joy in bringing people together whether it was for a family vacation or a Thanksgiving dinner for his fellow Marines; and

 

WHEREAS, he would give the shirt off his back to help a family member or friend in need. He took the initiative to be a provider to those who needed assistance and a leader to those who needed guidance; and

 

WHEREAS, Sergeant Daniel M. Martínez was a born again Christian and let the light of Christ shine through his spirit during his time on this earth; and

 

WHEREAS, he now resides in Heaven with his loved ones who have passed before him. He will be missed immensely until we meet again.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Sergeant Daniel M. Martínez, and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be tendered to the family of Sergeant Daniel M. Martínez so that his memory may be honored and ever cherished.

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