Memorial Resolution
WHEREAS, Wilbert Edward Cook was called home to our almighty God on November 20, 2015; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed body has been notified of Wilbert Edward Cook's death by the Honorable Alderman Michael Scott, Jr. of the 24th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Wilbert Edward Cook was born the first born of three children to Ethel and Wilbert Cook who preceded him in death in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on January 13, 1943; and
WHEREAS, Wilbert Edward Cook and his family moved to Chicago's Westside in 1947 where he spent his early life and was baptized and became a long standing member of Carey Tercentenary A.M.E. Church; and
WHEREAS, Wilbert Edward Cook was also known as a smart young man who possessed a wide vocabulary and had deep affection all canine creatures such as German Shepherds and Doberman Pinchers; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cook was a successful insurance salesman who worked at various progressive sales positions within the industry and started in 1980 the WC Agency specializing in personal and business income tax services and accounting; and
WHEREAS, Wilbert Edward Cook married Beverly Cook who proceeded him in death and also married Katherine Susie Cook and had a special and dear friend in Annette Dixon; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cook was the father of six children: Sheila, Wilbert III, Leonard, Lynette, Andre and Saboris, and also had a stepdaughter Sheila Walker; and
WHEREAS, Wilbert Edward Cook was a man of intellect, charisma, sharp wit, and persuasiveness whose physical presence will be sincerely missed by all who was honored to have known him in his lifetime; now, therefore,
Se It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here this ninth day of December, 2015, do hereby express our sorrow on the passing of Wilbert Edward Cook and extend to his family and friends our sincere condolences; and
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Wilbert Edward Cook.
