Illinois HR 14: HONORS-CRUZ/ESTHER OCEGUEDA

Status: Resolution Adopted (as of 2025-01-09)

State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HR 14

Sponsors: Norma Hernandez

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HR0014LRB104 07554 ECR 17598 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The State of Illinois is deeply enriched by the 

3stories and contributions of immigrant families who, through 

4their courage, resilience, and dedication, embody the values 

5and promise of the American Dream; and

6 WHEREAS, Cruz Ocegueda and Esther Ramirez Ocegueda married 

7in 1949 in their small hometown of San Jose del Valle, Jalisco, 

8Mexico, where they had 11 children; they emigrated with their 

9children to the United States in 1968, seeking opportunity and 

10a brighter future for their family; and

11 WHEREAS, Upon settling in the Melrose Park community, Cruz 

12Ocegueda and Esther Ramirez Ocegueda became foundational 

13members of the community, setting deep roots and contributing 

14greatly to its cultural and economic vitality; and

15 WHEREAS, Through hard work, unwavering determination, and 

16a steadfast belief in the power of education and family, Cruz 

17Ocegueda and Esther Ramirez Ocegueda nurtured an environment 

18in which their children could thrive, instilling in them the 

19values of integrity, service, and perseverance; and

20 WHEREAS, Cruz Ocegueda and Esther Ramirez Ocegueda's nine 

21children, 30 grandchildren, and 52 great-grandchildren, 

HR0014- 2 -LRB104 07554 ECR 17598 r

1inspired by their parents' sacrifices and guidance, have 

2achieved success in education, careers, and family life, 

3embodying the promise of generational progress; and

4 WHEREAS, Esther Ramirez Ocegueda, in particular, had the 

5profound honor of witnessing her grandchildren achieve 

6remarkable milestones, including educational accomplishments, 

7marriages, flourishing careers, and the historic election of 

8one grandchild as a State Represent

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