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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, Father, husband, foreman, and entrepreneur are
3 only a few titles Wiley Albert Canty has earned; and
 
4     WHEREAS, Wiley Canty happily retired from United States
5 Steel Mill in 1981 after 35 years as a well-recognized foreman;
6 and
 
7     WHEREAS, He shared a reputable interior decorating
8 business with his late twin brother and his son entitled Canty &
9 Canty & Son; and
 
10     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
 
13     WHEREAS, He has always been active in his church,
14 community, and politics; he is quite a conversationalist; and
 
15     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
 
25     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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1 relatives and friends; therefore, be it
 
2     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
 
8     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
9 presented to Wiley Albert Canty as an expression of our respect
10 and esteem.