The fabric of America was birthed on two basic principles/ ideals, that freedom is a right and with hard work you can achieve anything in this nation. It is in this spirit we ask for your support in this petition.

 This petition is in support of Jomar Lopez a man who has been a prisoner since a 15 year old juvenile. At the age of 15 Jomar was apart of a robbery with three other individuals that turned tragic. The actions he took that day ultimately lead to the death of Mr. Azena. This is something that will always be bestowed on his shoulders, knowing that his actions effected two family's forever the Azena family and his very own. I cannot emphasize the magnitude in which Mr. Lopez is so remorseful for what transpired. Jomar took a plea deal in which he was sentenced to 20 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Now at the age of 31 and approx. 16 and a half years in prison. Jomar has grown exponentially as a person, he's a man who's positive, passionate, and optimistic. He has taken his incarceration and situation and turned it into a positive outcome. While in prison he has made education a primary priority, he has obtained his GED and is 12 credits away from earning his Associates Degree. He didn't stop there, he worked hard and landed with the opportunity to learn two trades that will help him tremendously upon his release. He learned and ultimately trained other inmates in the fields of embroidery and graphic design, which he honed his designing skills and taught others as well. When faced with adversity he looks at it as an opportunity to do better.

This is a man that learned the value of life and has shown he is rehabilitated. With your support we can restore this man's life, for he can begin his re-acclamation process back into society and contribute to humanity as a whole. Help us by signing on to this petition for commutation of sentence to time considered served for Jomar Lopez.