SR1949 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Genaro "Jerry" Morales Sr. of Joliet, who passed away on August 1, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Genaro Morales was born in Corpus Christi, Texas to Felipe Morales Sr. and Viviana Guerrero on October 5, 1942; he served in the U.S. Air Force; and

WHEREAS, Genaro Morales was employed by the Gulf, Mobile, Ohio, Illinois Central Gulf, and Metra railroads; he retired from the railroad industry after 33 years of service; he served as chairman of Local 6324 and vice-president/treasurer of the Transportation Communication Union; and

WHEREAS, Genaro Morales was one of the founders of the MAC baseball program, now known as the Spanish Community Center baseball/softball program; he enjoyed coaching baseball for kids ages 5-13 and teaching them respect, discipline, and teamwork; he also enjoyed spending time with his family and attending to his rose garden; and

WHEREAS, Genaro Morales received the Reverend James E. Allen Award for Service to the Community and a Certificate of Recognition by the Spanish Community Center for his dedication to its baseball and softball organization; and

WHEREAS, Genaro Morales was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Maricela Morales; his parents; his infant sister, Martina Morales; his oldest sister, Rosa Nava; his youngest brother, Alejandro Morales; and his brother-in-law, Henry Cavazos; and

WHEREAS, Genaro Morales is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra (Acosta) Morales; his children, Yolanda (David) Sportiello, Alma (Kevin) Klein, and Genaro (Candice Stube) Morales Jr.; his grandchildren, Joshua, Gabriela, Marcelina, and Alec Sportiello, Jeremy and Raquel Klein, and Maricela, Ariana, and Genaro III Morales; his great-grandchild, Addalyn; his siblings, Pedro (Mary Lou) Morales, Felipe (Guadalupe) Morales Jr., Guadalupe Cavazos, and Ernestina Eplin; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Genaro "Jerry" Morales Sr., and 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 Genaro Morales as an expression of our deepest sympathy.