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This resolution, passed by the Illinois Senate, expresses sorrow over the death of Zachary Charles "Zackie" Monroe, who passed away on January 19, 2026, and was formerly of Peoria, Illinois. The resolution highlights Monroe's life, including his birth in Peoria in 1931, his graduation from Bradley University, and his notable baseball career. It details his journey from minor league baseball, including a successful stint with the Triple-A Denver Bears, to his debut with the New York Yankees in 1958, where he pitched hitless relief innings and later secured a complete game victory. Monroe also played in the 1958 World Series, which the Yankees won, and continued to play for the Yankees in 1959 before retiring from baseball in 1962. The resolution acknowledges his Major League Baseball statistics and emphasizes his lasting influence and legacy on the sport, concluding with the Senate's condolences to his family and friends and a commitment to present a copy of the resolution to his family as a token of sympathy.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=591&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104