Democratic Illinois congressman announces daughter’s death

Democratic Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García of Illinois revealed on Tuesday the death of his child.

” Last night our precious child, Rosa, died at the age of 28,” García stated in a declaration launched by his workplace. “Our household is totally sad.”.

The congressman went on to state, “Rosa joined our household as a girl who had actually remained in the foster care system. We did our finest to offer a steady, caring, and inviting house for her.”.

García stated that he and his household are requesting personal privacy and welcome “ideas and prayers throughout this most hard time.”.