HR0288 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0288 LRB102 18368 LAW 26200 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to recognize Edward L. Wilson on the occasion of his 105th birthday; and

WHEREAS, Edward Wilson was born in Hammond, Louisiana on January 30, 1916; he moved to Chicago at the age of 5; he graduated from Tilden High School in 1934; he pledged Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in 1941; he earned a degree in Industrial Arts from Western Virginia State University in 1943; he married Odessa Polk; he relocated to San Bernardino, California, where he worked for the U.S. Army Corps; he returned home to Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Edward Wilson and his business partners opened the Practical Trade School in Chicago, teaching television and radio repair; he worked as a quality control manager for Cook Electric as a biomedical component for NASA, and he worked closely on the Apollo missions with NASA; and

WHEREAS, Edward Wilson then worked as a quality control manager for Eaton Corporation, which included manufactured electrical components for cars, refrigerators, and stoves; he retired in 1985; and

WHEREAS, Edward Wilson learned to love the game of golf late in his life and enjoyed the game until he no longer felt comfortable leaving his wife's side; and

WHEREAS, During his long and productive lifetime, Edward Wilson has demonstrated in countless ways his dedication to the welfare of others and has earned the respect and affection of people from all walks of life and all ages; and

WHEREAS, Edward Wilson has lived during the most eventful century of this world's history; he has, in his quiet way, been an outstanding force for good and a stabilizing influence on those around him during these turbulent years; he now enjoys spending time with his family; and

WHEREAS, Edward Wilson is the father of Robert, Bruce, and Paula (Bill); the grandfather of nine; the great-grandfather of 13; and the great-great-grandfather of four; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize Edward L. Wilson on the occasion of his 105th birthday, and we wish him continued peace, good health, and happiness; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Edward Wilson as an expression of our esteem and respect.