Record #: R2011-338   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 3/9/2011 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 3/9/2011
Title: Congratulations extended to Reverend Wealthy L. Mobley Sr. on 90th birthday
Sponsors: Newsome, Shirley
Attachments: 1. R2011-338.pdf
Presented by
ALDERMAN SHIRLEY J. NEWSOME, 4th WARD
CONGRATULATIONS EXTENDED TO REVEREND WEALTHYL. MOBLEY, SR.
ON HIS 90™ BIRTHDA Y
WHEREAS, Reverend Wealthy L. Mobley, Sr. celebrated his 90™ birthday on March 12, 2011;
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this great celebration by the esteemed Alderman of the 4th Ward, Shirley J. Newsome; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Wealthy L. Mobley, Sr. was born in MinterCity, Mississippi, March 12, 1921; in 1951, having moved to Chicago, Illinois with his family when he was 14 years old
WHEREAS, Reverend Wealthy L. Mobley, Sr. is a World War II veteran, having been inducted into the US Army, on December 27, 1942, having received his boot camp training at Ft. Custar, Ft. Grant and Camp Ellis respectively; having begun his tour of duty as a PFC in Marsae, France and having risen through the ranks; having received the rank of SSGT when he was honorably discharged in December of 1945.
WHEREAS, Reverend Wealthy L. Mobley, Sr. began a career at Ford Motor Company in 1950, retiring after 30 years of dedicated service.
WHEREAS, Reverend Wealthy L. Mobley, Sr. accepted his calling into the Gospel Ministry in 1974 and is the founder and pastor of the Gospel Truth Missionary Baptist Church.
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members ofthe City Council ofthe City of Chicago, do hereby offer our hearty congratulations to Reverend Wealthy L. Mobley, Sr. on the occasion ofhis90,h birthday; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Reverend Wealthy L. Mobley, Sr.
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