HR0854 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Darrell Levell Wimberly, affectionately known as Mr. Wimbo, on the occasion of his retirement from Marion High School after nearly 20 years; and

WHEREAS, Darrell Wimberly was born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 23, 1963; and

WHEREAS, Darrell Wimberly was a standout athlete at Butler High School in Louisville, Kentucky, where he starred in football and basketball; and

WHEREAS, Darrell Wimberly attended the University of Louisville and found great success as a linebacker from 1978 to 1982; and

WHEREAS, Darrell Wimberly tried out for the NFL with the New York Jets, but life had bigger plans for him; and

WHEREAS, Darrell Wimberly built a successful career selling insurance for Commonwealth Life Insurance in the Louisville, Kentucky area for 20 years; and

WHEREAS, In 2000, Darrell Wimberly moved to Marion, where he sold insurance for five years before feeling called to apply for a job with Marion High School; and

WHEREAS, Darrell Wimberly worked as a volunteer football coach at Marion High School starting in 2000; he was hired as Dean of Students at Marion High School in July 2002, and he has worked as an administrator, football coach, and basketball coach at Marion High School for nearly 20 years; and

WHEREAS, Darrell Wimberly has served as a mentor, advocate, and role model for thousands of Marion High School athletes and students, bettering their lives towards brighter futures; and

WHEREAS, Darrell Wimberly has served as a pastor at East Liberty Church in rural Marion since 2002; he has also served as a guest speaker, prayer leader, and preacher at various Marion area weddings, funerals, vigils, and community gatherings; he has served on countless boards and committees and with community organizations; and

WHEREAS, Through his service to his students and his community, Darrell Wimberly has provided inspiration to his fellow coaches, administrators, and teachers with his positivity and guidance; and

WHEREAS, Darrell Wimberly married Deon Wimberly on December 22, 1994, and he is a father of five children, including two daughters and three stepchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Darrell Levell Wimberly, affectionately known as Mr. Wimbo, on his retirement from Marion High School after nearly 20 years of service; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we recognize Darrell Wimberly for his positive impact on the lives of thousands of Marion students, parents, residents, and community members during his career; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Darrell Wimberly as a symbol of our respect and esteem.