IL SR0391

Mourns the passing of Antoine Lamar Merrick of Chicago Heights, who died on July 31, 2025, at age 42

Honors his eight-year career at PepsiCo, where he was known as "the Pepsi man," and his subsequent career as a commercial truck driver

Recognizes his extensive youth coaching career beginning in 2014 at St. Agnes Catholic School, including basketball and volleyball programs, AAU teams (Lady MeanStreets, Midwest Elite), and founding the Power Moves Elite (PME) Pumas

Acknowledges his roles at Marian Catholic High School and Rich Township High School, where he served as head assistant coach for girls varsity basketball and head coach of girls flag football

Extends condolences to his surviving wife Kelli, four children, parents, siblings, and extended family, and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to his family