HR0261 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Dan Moy of Jacksonville, who passed away on March 19, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Dan Moy was born in Jacksonville to Edward V. and Frances Shelton Moy on July 17, 1939; he graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1957; he continued his education at Western Illinois University and later received a master's degree in education from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee; he married Patricia "Patsy" Marie in Jacksonville on June 9, 1963; and

WHEREAS, Dan Moy inspired students and taught chemistry at Jacksonville High School for over 35 years; he also served as the head cross country coach, girls' track coach, and freshman football coach; he was a well-respected IHSA track official for 48 years and served as the official score keeper for the 1985 IHSA State Basketball Tournament; and

WHEREAS, Dan Moy had an affinity for helping others; he founded the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Huddle at Jacksonville High School and served as a patient ombudsman in area nursing homes; he also volunteered for the Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity and served on the Wells Center Board of Directors from 1997 until 2003; he continued his love of running by organizing the 4th of July 5K Race at Nichols Park; he was an official judge for Illinois State Fair harness racing events, as well as the Iowa county fair circuit; he served as a member of the Police & Fire Commission for the City of Jacksonville and was a longtime member of the Jacksonville Children's Foundation Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, In recognition of his dedicated service to the community, Dan Moy was honored with the Unity in the Community Award in 2014 and was named the Kiwanis Lay Person of the Year in both 1983 and 2012; he was also named Man of the Year by both the YMCA and the Jacksonville Elks Club and was inducted into the Jacksonville High School Sports Hall of Fame; in 1995, he was inducted into the Illinois Track & Cross County Coaches Association Hall of Fame; in honor of his long service, volunteerism, and devotion to student athletes across Central Illinois, the Jacksonville High School Invitational Cross Country meet held in Community Park each fall was renamed the Dan Moy Invitational; and

WHEREAS, Dan Moy was a member of Grace United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, Dan Moy is survived by his wife, Patsy; his children, Anne Marie Moy and Doug Moy; his grandchildren, Erin Ellet, Anna Moy, and Molly Moy; and his sister, Prudy Ballard; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dan Moy 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 Dan Moy as an expression of our esteem and respect.