Bill Text: IL SR0963 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Wilbur Reid of Waukegan.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2014-03-06 - Resolution Adopted [SR0963 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2013-SR0963-Introduced.html

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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

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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.