Illinois SR 277: CONGRATS-OZZIE GUILLEN

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SR0277LRB104 13488 MST 25933 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to 

3congratulate Oswaldo "Ozzie" Guillén Barrios on his storied 

4career and remarkable achievements; and

5 WHEREAS, Ozzie Guillén, born January 20, 1964, is an 

6exceptional and revered former major league baseball player, 

7manager, philanthropist, and current sports broadcaster; he 

8played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a shortstop for 16 

9seasons, primarily with the Chicago White Sox, from 1985 to 

102000; and

11 WHEREAS, Ozzie Guillén was born in Ocumare del Tuy, 

12Venezuela; he became known for his defensive skills and fiery 

13personality; he won the American League Rookie of the Year 

14award in 1985 and a Gold Glove; he was a three-time All-Star 

15and was considered one of the best defensive shortstops of his 

16era; and

17 WHEREAS, Ozzie Guillén became the manager of the Chicago 

18White Sox in 2004 and made history in 2005 as the first 

19Latino-born manager to win a World Series, leading the team to 

20its first championship in 88 years; he managed the Chicago 

21White Sox from 2004 to 2011; and

SR0277- 2 -LRB104 13488 MST 25933 r

1 WHEREAS, Ozzie Guillén transitioned into coaching and 

2management after retiring as a player; beyond baseball, he is 

3actively involved in philanthropy; he founded OG13.org, a 

4foundation dedicated to supporting underserved communities 

5through education, sports programs, and social initiatives, 

6focusing on providing resources for youth development, 

7particularly in the Chicago area and Venezuela; and

8 WHEREAS, Ozzie Guillén has worked as a television analyst 

9and commentator since his managerial career, covering MLB and 

10international basebal