“I want to honor Chicago Alderperson Michael Rodriguez. He has served the 22nd Ward since 2019, fighting for working families, winning paid time off for workers, and protecting immigrants from federal enforcement. I thank him for his service.”
“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the work of a community activist, nonprofit leader, a youth mentor, a beloved dad and husband, Chicago Alderperson Michael Rodriguez. Alderperson Mike Rodriguez is a lifelong resident of the 22nd Ward, representing it in the city council since 2019. Mike is my alderperson, my neighbor, and my good friend. I have proudly watched him fight for working-class families, always striving to increase city funding to improve the services of the neighborhoods. As a progressive leader, one of his most significant achievements is the paid leave ordinance, legislation that provides mandatory days off to Chicago workers. Mike is also a co-chief sponsor of an effort to strengthen Chicago’s welcoming ordinance, which prohibits city workers to ask about a person’s immigration status, ensures they are not denied city services based on immigration status, and prohibits the Chicago Police Department from cooperating with ICE. Madam Speaker, I wish Mike much success in the next phase of his career and thank him for all he has done for the 22nd Ward.”
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the work of a community activist, nonprofit leader, a youth mentor, a beloved dad and husband, Chicago Alderperson Michael Rodriguez. Alderperson Mike Rodriguez is a lifelong resident of the 22nd Ward, representing it in the city council since 2019. Mike is my alderperson, my neighbor, and my good friend. I have proudly watched him fight for working-class families, always striving to increase city funding to improve the services of the neighborhoods. As a progressive leader, one of his most significant achievements is the paid leave ordinance, legislation that provides mandatory days off to Chicago workers. Mike is also a co-chief sponsor of an effort to strengthen Chicago’s welcoming ordinance, which prohibits city workers to ask about a person’s immigration status, ensures they are not denied city services based on immigration status, and prohibits the Chicago Police Department from cooperating with ICE. Madam Speaker, I wish Mike much success in the next phase of his career and thank him for all he has done for the 22nd Ward.