SR0560 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois learned with regret of the death of Milton Thomas Green, Jr., of Belleville on Friday, May 7, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Milton Thomas Green, Jr., was born on November 1, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Milton T. Green, Sr., and Autherine K. (Woods) Green; he graduated from East St. Louis Lincoln Senior High School in 1965; he married Rufina Mendiola in 1970; and

WHEREAS, While attending St. Louis University, Mr. Green valiantly served his country in the U.S. Army and received an honorable discharge; he earned his bachelor's degree in philosophy from St. Louis University in 1970 and completed a master's degree in business administration from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville in 1973; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Green began his career as an electrician in the family-owned business, Green's Electric Company; following in the footsteps of his father, he became an electrical inspector for the City of East St. Louis; throughout his lifetime, he was affiliated with several organizations, including the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), the International Association of Inspectors (IAEI), the Southern Illinois Black Contractor Association, and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA); and

WHEREAS, Among the dedicated years of service to his community, Mr. Green devoted much of his time to MTG Enterprises as the owner and operator of MEG Electric, and the Salvation Army as a board associate; he was a lifelong brother of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity, serving as a former Polemarch and a committed member; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Green had a strong faith and was a member of the Voices of Zion Choir; he was known for his melodious baritone voice and often portrayed the role of Joseph in the Christmas pageant at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Green frequently took his wife out on dates and on numerous trips, joked around with his children, and entertained his three grandchildren; every Sunday, he managed to spend quality time with his family and friends; he enjoyed four-wheeling down the coast of the Mississippi River with his cousin, Frank; he will be remembered for his sense of humor, his everlasting stories, and his philosophy practiced through his children; he was always patient, shining, and had a smile, and was willing to lend a helping hand at any moment; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Milton Thomas Green, Jr., has been deeply felt by many, especially his wife, Rufina; his children, Gina Autherine Green-Moore (David), Milena Elpidia Green-Willis (Marcellus), Katherine Lois Green, and Milton Thomas Green, III; his grandchildren, Amina Green, Jasmine Moore, and Shayna Moore; his sisters, Carolyn Love and Delia Norde'; his aunt, Theola Green Fitts; and his many other relatives and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Milton Thomas Green, Jr., and we extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Milton Thomas Green, Jr., as an expression of our sincere condolences during their time of bereavement.