SR0194 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Felix Macias of Godfrey, who passed away on March 20, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Felix Macias was born on January 19, 1936, in Alton to Thomas and Dolores (Araujo) Macias; he attended Alton public schools and played football for Alton High School, graduating in 1954; he received an athletic scholarship to Culver Stockton College and was inducted into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005; he married Betty Lou Barry on January 13, 1962, in Alton; and

WHEREAS, Felix Macias taught high school in Palmyra, Missouri, for 2 years before teaching at Alton High School, retiring in 1998 after 38 years of service; he coached football and baseball and taught driver education while at Alton High School; he also taught driver education at East Alton-Wood River High School for 6 years; and

WHEREAS, Felix Macias was an avid sports fan and loved both St. Louis Cardinal and Chicago Cubs baseball; he was a member of First Christian Church in Alton; and

WHEREAS, Felis Macias was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Robert, Ralph, and "Dickie-Boy" Macias; and

WHEREAS, Felix Macias is survived by his wife, Betty; his sons, Mark (Debbie), Barry (Maria), Rob (Lori), and Brian (Amy) Macias; his grandchildren, Hillary, Emily, Natalie, Sofia, Arie, Alex, Isabella, Issac, Owen, Brody, and Eme Macias; and his brothers, Tom and Mike Macias; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Felix Macias, and we extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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