SR0587 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Mary Sheila Tracy of Springfield, who passed away on September 24, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Mary Sheila Tracy was born in Alton to John Eugene and Marian (O'Haver) Tracy on August 26, 1951; she had been a resident of Springfield since the age of 10; she graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1969; she earned both her bachelor and master's degrees from the University of Illinois at Springfield; and

WHEREAS, Mary Sheila Tracy began working at University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) at a young age; she found her calling in education and started teaching at UIS after earning her master's degree; she began Girl Tech while at UIS, which encouraged middle school girls who were interested in science to continue studying it, and she was very proud of the program; she also served as a faculty advisor to the Catholic Students Organization; she officially retired from UIS in 2017, but she remained involved after her retirement; she began teaching technology at Christ the King School in 2016; and

WHEREAS, Mary Sheila Tracy was a member of Christ the King Church and was instrumental in the parish Why Catholic? program; she served as an eucharistic minister at Christ the King Church and the Memorial Medical Center; and

WHEREAS, Mary Sheila Tracy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and was always available if someone needed help; she was known for her home baked cookies that she gave to coworkers, students, and friends; she was an avid seamstress and quilter; she will be greatly missed; and

WHEREAS, Mary Sheila Tracy was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Timothy Tracy; and

WHEREAS, Mary Sheila Tracy is survived by her brother, Terence M. Tracy; her sister, Eileen (Brad) Wisler; her niece and nephew, Tracy (Kalvin) Davis and Brian Wisler; and her great-niece, Blair Davis; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Mary Sheila Tracy and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

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