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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DON JOSE MORENO
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Don Jose Moreno from our midst on April 15, 2022, at the age of 99; and
WHEREAS, Don Jose was born in 1923 in San Luis Potos?, M?xico, and immigrated to the United States in 1941; he moved to Chicago in the late 1950's to work in the railroad industry and pursue his dream of starting his own business; and
WHEREAS, Don Jose's dream came true in 1966 when he opened La Escondida, a grocery store in Little Village which was one of the first Mexican businesses in the neighborhood; a few years later he closed La Escondida and opened La Popular which closed in 1975; and
WHEREAS, in 1977, Don Jose gave his son, Mike Moreno Sr. a small loan to open Moreno's Liquors, which remains open today; Don Jose would help open and close the store while still working at Chicago North Western Railway; and
WHEREAS, Don Jose's passion was spending time with his family, playing loteria with his friends, and helping his neighbors with home repairs; and
WHEREAS, Don Jose was the loving husband of Antonia; beloved father of Guadalupe Salinas, Mike Moreno Sr., Victoria Perez, Hipolito Moreno, Anthony Moreno, Concepcion Moreno, Luis Moreno, Consuelo Garcia and the late Paula Mayora, Jose Moreno Jr., and Jesus Moreno, and a cherished grandfather and great-grandfather; and
WHEREAS, Don Jose was known for having a strong work ethic, treating everyone with respect, and was loved by all who crossed his path; and
WHEREAS, Don Jose will always be remembered for his entrepreneur spirit and for his generosity in the community. His example has inspired his children and grandchildren to carry on with his legacy and work ethic; and
WHEREAS, Don Jose's spirit will forever be dearly missed by his family, friends, and all who loved him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most ...
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