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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
SALUTING REVEREND DR. EDDIE LENWOOD KNOX JR. AS A LIFELONG GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT
WHEREAS, since 1947 Reverend Dr. Eddie Lenwood Knox Jr. was a Christian, who truly loved the Lord. Eddie began his lifelong service in Chicago, Illinois and departed on April 11, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Eddie was born on September 28, 1947, and was baptized as a child at Good Shepherd Congregational Church. In his early teens he joined Crerar Memorial Presbyterian with his family, and after graduating from Seminary, became the Pastor of Pullman Presbyterian Church. That part of his Christian Journey lasted over 32 years. Prior to his retirement in December 2019, Eddie was bestowed the title of Pastor Emeritus, Pullman Presbyterian Church; and
WHEREAS, Eddie's education began at Betsy Ross Elementary and Lewis Champlain Elementary Schools. Eddie's early childhood scholarly achievements provided him entrance into Tilden Tech High School. Following his graduation, he continued his quest for higher learning and attended Southeast City College, University of Illinois and Southern Illinois University, Carbondale where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing; and
WHEREAS, Eddie worked as a Supervisor & Marketing Representative for Amoco Oil Co.; Eddie enjoyed his job at Amoco, but still had a yearning in his heart that wouldn't let go. In 1982, Eddie accepted God's call and enrolled into McCormick Theological Seminary where he received his Master of Divinity in 1985 and later his Doctor of Divinity in 1992. He always had a passion for serving God. While a student, he worked as an assistant to the Minister at Crerar Memorial Presbyterian Church before becoming an ordained pastor on April 27, 1987; and
WHEREAS, immediately after becoming designated Pastor of Pullman Presbyterian; he hit the ground running to serve his congregation and community. He taught everyone that with God you can do anything but fail. Eddie believed in equality ...
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