SR0999 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Frank J. Sandoval of Moline, who passed away on May 11, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Frank Sandoval was born to Encarnacion "Jack" and Ladislada Rangel Sandoval in Silvis on January 29, 1934; he served as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division of the U.S. Army during the Korean War, earning the National Defense Service Medal and a Parachute Badge; he married Theresa (Beily) Buzea on September 17, 1994; and

WHEREAS, Frank Sandoval was the owner of Sandoval's Barber Shop, a well-known business located on the west end of Moline; he cut and styled hair for more than half a century; and

WHEREAS, Frank Sandoval was passionate about collecting doodads; he was talented in shooting pool, playing his harmonica, and cooking, and his specialty was making the best frijoles in the Quad Cities; he was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, and local soccer, and he also enjoyed watching wrestling on TV several nights per week; most of all, he loved his wife, Theresa, and spending time with his children, grandchildren, siblings, and family; and

WHEREAS, Frank Sandoval was well-known for his hard work and generosity, and he helped many neighbors and friends; and

WHEREAS, Frank Sandoval was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Victoria (Alfonse) Lopez, Eloise (Manuel) Montez, Samuel Sandoval, Edmund "Pep" (Pauline) Sandoval, and Dorothy Rangel; and his brothers-in-law, Florencio Puentes and Gilbert Lopez; and

WHEREAS, Frank Sandoval is survived by his wife, Theresa; his children, Lydia (William) Matya, Marc (Tisha) Sandoval, and Sandra Sandoval (Robert) Klouser; his stepchildren, Tammy (Donnie) Palmer, Michael (Tracy) Buzea, and Kenneth (Lisa) Buzea; his grandchildren, Natosha Ramirez, Alex Sandoval, Raquel Cross, Deanna Sandoval, Terra Peterson, Jamie Schiff, Jordan Matya, Kayla Matya, Bobbie Matya, Lucy Buzea, Delila Palmer, Chase Palmer, Braeden Palmer, Alexis Buzea, Makayla Buzea, and Riley Buzea; 15 great-grandchildren; his siblings, Beatrice Puentes, Mary Lopez, and Phil (Manuela) Bonilla; his sisters-in-law, Laura (Samuel) Sandoval and Cheri (Carlos) Garza; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Frank J. Sandoval and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Frank Sandoval as an expression of our deepest sympathy.