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This resolution mourns the passing of Blanca Delia Hernandez, a long-time Chicago resident originally from Puerto Rico who made significant contributions to her community. The document highlights her 24-year career as an educator with Chicago Public Schools (CPS), her advocacy for the Latino community, and her involvement in establishing the Caballeros de San Juan Credit Union, the first financial institution serving Latinos in Chicago. She was also deeply involved in her religious community, establishing the first Spanish Mass at St. Michael's Parish and later volunteering at St. Sylvester Parish. The resolution emphasizes her strength, determination, and role as an exemplary mother, noting that she was preceded in death by her husband Gilberto and survived by seven children, 13 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. The Illinois Senate formally acknowledges her life and contributions, extending condolences to her family and resolving to present a copy of the resolution to her family as an expression of sympathy.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=153&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104