CONGRATULATIONS EXTENDED TO MR. & MRS. ULYSEE NELSON ON THEIR FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, This year marks the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ulysee and Lois Nelson; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed body has been informed of this auspicious occasion by the Honorable Carrie M. Austin, Alderman of the 34th Ward and Chairman of the Committee on Budget and Government Operations; and
WHEREAS, The Nelson's met in 1962 through Ulysees' sister and Lois's high school friend. Lois accepted an invitation from Ulysee to attend his high school prom and they have been together ever since; and
WHEREAS, After high school graduation, Ulysee enlisted in the United States Army and began to serve his country proudly. Ulysee and Lois both converted to Catholicism and were united in matrimony on May 6,1967 at St. Lawrence on the City's great South Side of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Ulysee attended junior college and later gained employment with the Chicago Transit Authority Rail in the maintenance department. Lois attended junior college and later earned a teaching degree from Chicago State University and a master's in education from Governors State University. She accepted a position with the Chicago Public Schools as teacher in elementary education and gifted students; and
WHEREAS, Their fifty years of married life has produced a loving and close family consisting of four children; Jennifer, Cynthia, Lynjunita, and Clifton. Throughout their children's youth, Lois and Ulysee held full time employment while managing a bustling household. Their lives were more enriched when they were blessed with four grandchildren, Justin, Jared, Makenzie and London. They provide their family with an affectionate, supportive and faithful environment; and
WHEREAS, Beyond their family and work, the Nelson's home revolved around their parish. After years of active participation at St. Lawrence, the Nelson's became members of the St. John De la Salle Catholic Church. Ulysee is a long time affiliate of the Knights of Columbus while Lois was on the Auxiliary board where she embraced many leadership roles. In their past time, they most enjoy fun with family and friends, Church activities, bowling and casino play; and
WHEREAS, The institution of marriage is one of the cornerstones upon which our society is built and the observance of Ulysee and Lois Nelson's 50 years of Christian love and unity is indeed a cause for great rejoicing; and
WHEREAS, Their life together represents the stability of marriage and their devotion to one another embodies the sanctity of their vows and is a union to be greatly admired; now, therefore
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this twenty-fourth day of May, 2017, do hereby extend our heartiest congratulations to Ulysee and Lois Nelson, upon the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage and join with their many family members and friends in wishing them many more years of happiness together.
CARRIE M. AUSTIN Alderman, 34th Ward
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Mr. & Mrs. Ulysee Nelson.