SR0349 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jack S. Mallory of Waukegan, who passed away on June 16, 2009; and

WHEREAS, He was born in Peoria on April 23, 1927, and later served his country in the United States Navy during World War II, aboard the U.S.S. Piedmont; he received a Masters degree in Education from Bradley University in Peoria; he was a member of Bradley's 1950 College World Series baseball team; prior to his teaching and coaching career, he played professional baseball in the New York Yankees farm system; and

WHEREAS, He taught mathematics and coached in Washburn, where he met his wife Patricia K. Logan; they were married August 21, 1955 and moved to Peoria where he continued his career at Woodruff High School; after moving to Waukegan in 1958, he was a math teacher, guidance counselor, and coach at Waukegan High School; he coached football and basketball, but is mostly recognized for coaching baseball for 46 years; as head coach, Jack led American Legion and Waukegan High baseball teams to four State finals, winning titles in 1969 and 1971; and

WHEREAS, He retired from teaching in 1989, yet continued to coach for Deerfield and Waukegan High Schools and he also served on the Waukegan School Board; he received numerous recognition for his achievements over the years, including Hall of Fame awards from Waukegan High School, Waukegan Coaches, Bradley University Athletics, Lake County High School Sports, Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association, and Peoria Woodruff High School; he was a longtime member of the Pitch and Hit Club, and participated in many coaching clinics throughout the Midwest; his greatest reward in coaching was seeing his players and students go on to receive their own achievements; and

WHEREAS, He was an avid outdoorsman who loved his many fishing and duck hunting trips with friends and family; he was a long-standing member of the infamous Breakfast Club; he enjoyed volunteering at Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve as a naturalist; he also loved to read, with a particular interest in history; and

WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Sr. and Blanche; and his brother, Herbert Jr.; and

WHEREAS, Jack Mallory is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Patricia (aka "Dolly Madison"); his daughter, Cathryn Mallory (Ronn Lewis, "favorite son-in-law"); his son, Michael (Elizabeth); his son, Ken (fiancée, Kellie); his granddaughter, Janella Mallory (Luis Vasquez); his two great-grandchildren, Arian and Jalina; and his many friends from near and far; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Jack Mallory; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Jack S. Mallory as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.