Full Text of HR0251 094th General Assembly
HR0251 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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| HOUSE RESOLUTION
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| WHEREAS, Father, husband, foreman, and entrepreneur are | 3 |
| only a few titles Wiley Albert Canty has earned; and
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| WHEREAS, Wiley Canty happily retired from United States | 5 |
| Steel Mill in 1981 after 35 years as a well-recognized foreman; | 6 |
| and
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| WHEREAS, He shared a reputable interior decorating | 8 |
| business with his late twin brother and his son entitled Canty & | 9 |
| Canty & Son; and
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| WHEREAS, During this time, Mr. Canty played an intricate | 11 |
| part in his children's education; he instilled education in all | 12 |
| his children and supported all their dreams; and
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| WHEREAS, He has always been active in his church, | 14 |
| community, and politics; he is quite a conversationalist; and
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| WHEREAS, His biggest driving force is to improve the | 16 |
| community and his biggest contribution to the world is in | 17 |
| helping others; he has given monumental time and effort to | 18 |
| serving his community and in helping his fellow man, and this | 19 |
| is evident in the numerous service organizations in which he | 20 |
| actively participates:
Mount Olive A.M.E. Church,
700 E. 88th | 21 |
| Street Block Club, Chesterfield Community Council, CAPS-6th | 22 |
| District, Steel Workers of America Retirees,
the Illinois | 23 |
| Alliance of Retired Americans, and the Happy Action Seniors; | 24 |
| and
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| WHEREAS, In addition to his civic contributions, he and his | 26 |
| late wife, Julia L. Canty, raised five children into productive | 27 |
| citizens; Mr. Canty currently resides in Chicago with his wife, | 28 |
| Arnette, and they are enjoying their seven children, | 29 |
| grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a host of other |
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| relatives and friends; therefore, be it
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| RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE | 3 |
| NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that | 4 |
| we commend Wiley Albert Canty on his family and community | 5 |
| dedication and accomplishment, congratulate him on the | 6 |
| occasion of his 80th birthday, and
wish him many more years of | 7 |
| continued health and happiness; and be it further
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| RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be | 9 |
| presented to Wiley Albert Canty as an expression of our respect | 10 |
| and esteem.
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