MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 8, 2019
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MEMORIAL RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners Honoring the Memory of Alfee Roscoe Giles
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WHEREAS, Alfee Roscoe Giles was born on August 4, 1966 in Drew, Mississippi to Deloris Giles (Thomas) and the late Albert Giles; and
WHEREAS, Alfee accepted Christ and was baptized at the young age of 10 years old; and
WHEREAS, Alfee started his younger school years in Ruleville, MS with his grandparents Wilbert and Carleen Hughes, who both preceded him in death. He later moved to Streamwood, IL where he finished his high school years at Streamwood High School and was on the wrestling team; and
WHEREAS, after high school, Alfee met Denise Varnell. They were married in 1989. One child, LaToya Keinisha Monique Giles was born to this union; and
WHEREAS, Alfee made his career in being an over the road truck driver. He spent many years enjoying traveling the world; and
WHEREAS, on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, Alfee was called to rest by God’s will; and
WHEREAS, Alfee leaves in mourning his only child LaToya Keinisha Monique Giles, mother Deloris Thomas (Percy), siblings Jennifer, Rhoda (who preceded him in death), Byron, Terra (Kenlan), Derra (Terje), Cornell (Josina), YeVoun, Adrianne (Devon), Aaron, DeJuan, and Gary, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, on behalf of ourselves and staff, extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Alfee Roscoe Giles on the occasion of his untimely passing on July 17, 2019; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread upon the permanent Record of Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and that a copy of same, suitably engrossed, be presented to the family of Alfee Roscoe Giles.
Dated: August 8, 2019