Bill Text: IL SR1222 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Yancey B. Torrez of Waukegan.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2015-12-07 - Resolution Adopted [SR1222 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-SR1222-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Yancey B. Torrez of Waukegan, who passed
away on October 29, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Yancey Torrez was born on February 1, 1923 in
Lorraine, Texas; his parents were Mariano and Maria Torrez; he
married Amalia Arenas on November 29, 1952 in Waukegan; and
WHEREAS, Yancey Torrez moved to Waukegan in 1929 at the age
of 5, being among the first Mexican families in Lake County;
and
WHEREAS, Yancey Torrez served his country as a member of
the United States Navy during World War II, attaining the rank
of Seaman First Class; in 1950, he enlisted in the United
States Marine Corps, where he achieved the rank of Staff
Sergeant, and was honorable discharged in 1954; and
WHEREAS, Yancey Torrez was employed at Abbott Laboratories
and Midland Dexter, where he retired after many years of
service; and
WHEREAS, Yancey Torrez was a member of the Marine Corps
League Detachment 801, Lake County, IL, where he participated

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in parades, honor duty, funeral ceremonies, and other
activities; he also worked with the Kirk Park Neighborhood
Association and was a founding member of Comite Festejo
Mexicanos; he was also a member of the American G.I. Forum and
numerous other veterans groups; and
WHEREAS, Yancey Torrez enjoyed hanging out at McDonald's
each morning, inspiring the workers and chatting with his
coffee klatch buddies; he also enjoyed music, woodworking, and
photography; and
WHEREAS, Yancey Torrez was preceded in death by his wife,
Amalia; his parents; his brothers, Rafael Torrez and Richard
Torrez; his grandchildren, Rafael Torrez, Jr. and Christina
Torrez; and his son-in-law, Juan J. Valle; and
WHEREAS, Yancey Torrez is survived by his children, Rafael
Torrez, Martha Valle, Henry "Rick" (Mildred) Torrez, Yolanda
Torrez (Jose "Joe" Zuniga), Edward (Andrea Terry) Torrez, and
Hector Torrez; 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 6
brothers and sisters; and his many nieces, nephews, and
cousins; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his
family and friends, mourn the passing of Yancey B. Torrez; and

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be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Yancey Torrez as an expression of
our sympathy.