HR0711 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0711 LRB101 20415 MST 69967 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to recognize Early Walker and the positive contributions that he has made to the residents of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, Earley Walker is the owner of W&W Towing of Cook County; he built his company from scratch with just one used tow truck, and after ten years, he has a fleet of trucks and is renowned for his generosity to the poor and less fortunate; and

WHEREAS, Earley Walker has been on the front line of helping some of the most unfortunate victims of gun violence throughout the Chicago metropolitan area; he has provided children who have lost their parents to gun violence with extravagant Christmas shopping sprees; it is during these difficult times that he has brought numerous smiles to the faces of children in an attempt to offset the pain associated with these senseless tragedies; and

WHEREAS, Earley Walker has provided over 25,000 turkeys to families who have struggled to provide themselves with adequate food for Thanksgiving; in addition, he recently took ten families to a local Walmart and allowed them to spend up to $200.00 on groceries for the Thanksgiving holiday; and

WHEREAS, In times of national crisis, Earley Walker rose to the occasion and responded; during the initial announcement of the Flint, Michigan water crisis, he purchased over 30,000 bottles of water and personally transported them to the affected areas of Flint; and

WHEREAS, After the horrific hurricane hit Houston, Texas, Earley Walker partnered with suburban municipalities in the collection of water, non-perishable items, and clothing; he then traveled to the most damaged areas of Houston and personally delivered the items; and

WHEREAS, Early Walker provided a seventeen-year-old girl stricken with cancer the opportunity to attend her senior prom; the young girl had a lasting wish while hospitalized to return to her high school and attend the traditional event, and he provided all her prom needs, including her dress, limousine, and make-up and hair stylist, free of charge; and

WHEREAS, Early Walker has partnered with police agencies and used his own money to fund a cash reward for the capture of criminals who have gunned down innocent victims; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize Early Walker and the positive contributions that he has made to the residents of Cook County; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Earley Walker as a symbol of our respect and esteem.