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| 1 | HOUSE RESOLUTION | ||||||
| 2 | WHEREAS, The State of Illinois is deeply enriched by the | ||||||
| 3 | stories and contributions of immigrant families who, through | ||||||
| 4 | their courage, resilience, and dedication, embody the values | ||||||
| 5 | and promise of the American Dream; and | ||||||
| 6 | WHEREAS, Cruz Ocegueda and Esther Ramirez Ocegueda married | ||||||
| 7 | in 1949 in their small hometown of San Jose del Valle, Jalisco, | ||||||
| 8 | Mexico, where they had 11 children; they emigrated with their | ||||||
| 9 | children to the United States in 1968, seeking opportunity and | ||||||
| 10 | a brighter future for their family; and | ||||||
| 11 | WHEREAS, Upon settling in the Melrose Park community, Cruz | ||||||
| 12 | Ocegueda and Esther Ramirez Ocegueda became foundational | ||||||
| 13 | members of the community, setting deep roots and contributing | ||||||
| 14 | greatly to its cultural and economic vitality; and | ||||||
| 15 | WHEREAS, Through hard work, unwavering determination, and | ||||||
| 16 | a steadfast belief in the power of education and family, Cruz | ||||||
| 17 | Ocegueda and Esther Ramirez Ocegueda nurtured an environment | ||||||
| 18 | in which their children could thrive, instilling in them the | ||||||
| 19 | values of integrity, service, and perseverance; and | ||||||
| 20 | WHEREAS, Cruz Ocegueda and Esther Ramirez Ocegueda's nine | ||||||
| 21 | children, 30 grandchildren, and 52 great-grandchildren, | ||||||
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| 1 | inspired by their parents' sacrifices and guidance, have | ||||||
| 2 | achieved success in education, careers, and family life, | ||||||
| 3 | embodying the promise of generational progress; and | ||||||
| 4 | WHEREAS, Esther Ramirez Ocegueda, in particular, had the | ||||||
| 5 | profound honor of witnessing her grandchildren achieve | ||||||
| 6 | remarkable milestones, including educational accomplishments, | ||||||
| 7 | marriages, flourishing careers, and the historic election of | ||||||
| 8 | one grandchild as a State Representative in Illinois' 77th | ||||||
| 9 | district, serving the very community she and her husband | ||||||
| 10 | helped build; and | ||||||
| 11 | WHEREAS, The lives of Cruz Ocegueda and Esther Ramirez | ||||||
| 12 | Ocegueda serve as a powerful testament to the contributions of | ||||||
| 13 | immigrant families who strengthen the fabric of our society | ||||||
| 14 | and exemplify the ideals of opportunity and hard work; | ||||||
| 15 | therefore, be it | ||||||
| 16 | RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE | ||||||
| 17 | HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that | ||||||
| 18 | we honor and celebrate the extraordinary lives of Cruz | ||||||
| 19 | Ocegueda and Esther Ramirez Ocegueda whose journey from their | ||||||
| 20 | homeland to Melrose Park enriched their community and whose | ||||||
| 21 | legacy continues to inspire future generations; and be it | ||||||
| 22 | further | ||||||
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| 1 | RESOLVED, That we hope this resolution serves as an | ||||||
| 2 | enduring tribute to Cruz Ocegueda and Esther Ramirez | ||||||
| 3 | Ocegueda's memory, their sacrifices, and the indelible impact | ||||||
| 4 | they have made on their family and community; and be it further | ||||||
| 5 | RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be presented to | ||||||
| 6 | the family of Cruz Ocegueda and Esther Ramirez Ocegueda as a | ||||||
| 7 | symbol of our gratitude and respect for their remarkable lives | ||||||
| 8 | and enduring legacy. | ||||||