MEMORIAL-ORLANDO RIVAS

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SR0777
LRB104 21792 LAW 37489 r
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SENATE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
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to learn of the death of Orlando Rivas of Buffalo Grove, who
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passed away on April 24, 2026; and

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WHEREAS, Orlando Rivas served as a parole officer in
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Chicago for 25 years; in retirement, he worked as an
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after-school security guard at Buffalo Grove High School for
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the past year; during his short time in this role, he was noted
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for his ability to connect with every kind of student,
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building meaningful relationships across the entire school
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community while making students feel seen, valued, and
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supported; and

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WHEREAS, On the afternoon of April 21, 2026, while helping
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students cross the street at Buffalo Grove High School,
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Orlando Rivas shielded students from danger in the moments
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after a car accident, exuding a quiet heroism of selflessness
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and courage; in doing so, he sustained injuries that
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ultimately cost him his life; and

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WHEREAS, Orlando Rivas, even after his passing, continued
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to save lives as an organ donor, serving as a final, powerful
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testament to his generosity and his way of always supporting
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others; and

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LRB104 21792 LAW 37489 r
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WHEREAS, Orlando Rivas was an amazing man, husband,
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father, and community member, and his legacy of connection,
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courage, and selflessness will live on through his family,
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friends, and the Buffalo Grove High School community; and

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WHEREAS, Orlando Rivas is survived by his wife, Erin, and
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four children; therefore, be it

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

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

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