HR1104 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The institution of marriage is one of the cornerstones upon which our society is built, and a marriage that has achieved a notable longevity is truly a model for the people of the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that a celebration of the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Green of Centreville will be held on July 10, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Amos Green was President of 688 Teamsters Union in St. Louis, Missouri prior to his retirement; he is also a Master Craftsman; and

WHEREAS, Amer Ruth Green was a stay-at-home mother until all of the children were in school; she retired from Barnes Hospital Eye Surgery Floor after more than 20 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Amos and Amer Ruth Green are the proud parents of four children, Carmenlita Green Harris, Amos Green Jr., Lisa Evelyn Green Hills, and Aaron Green, and they have 10 grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Amos Green on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary; we commend them for achieving a long and happy marriage and we wish them happiness and good health in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Mr. and Mrs. Amos Green as a expression of our admiration.