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 a...
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