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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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