SR0963 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Wilbur Reid of Waukegan, who passed away on February 11, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Wilbur Reid was born on April 16, 1932 in Chicago; his parents were Emerson and Helen Reid; and

WHEREAS, Wilbur Reid confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and truly had a personal relationship with his Lord and Savior; he was a faithful and active member of the Greater Faith Church Baptist and a deacon of the church; and

WHEREAS, Wilbur Reid retired from OMC after approximately 30 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Wilbur Reid enjoyed listening to jazz, watching classic westerns, and socializing with his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Wilbur Reid was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Tommie Jean Reid; his parents; his grandmother, Pearl Mack; his sons, Wilbert, David, and Kevin; and his daughter, Julie; and

WHEREAS, Wilbur Reid is survived by his sons, Dexter (Gay) and William Reid; his daughters, Pearl Wade, Michelle (Art) Crowley, Wilma, Gussie, and Marnita Reid; his 17 grandchildren; his 31 great-grandchildren; his special son, Danny King; and his many other family members and friends; therefore, be it

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

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Wilbur Reid as an expression of our sympathy.