A Resolution congratulating Charles Wayne Thompson
WHEREAS, Charles Wayne Thompson, who was born in Indian Territory, now a part
of the state of Oklahoma, will celebrate his 100th birthday on February 26, 1998; and
WHEREAS, Charles Wayne Thompson lived in Coffeyville before moving to Indepen-
dence where he resided for 65 years. Mr. Thompson was a mason by trade and is remem-
bered as a person who hired ``anyone who ever asked for a job'' and as a person who taught
masonry skills to many young men; and
WHEREAS, Charles Wayne Thompson was devoted to his church and taught Sunday
School and sang in the choir. He is remembered as a good teacher of the Bible and as a
dedicated, giving person to his church; and
WHEREAS, Charles Wayne Thompson currently resides at the Shalom Geriatric facility
in Kansas City, Missouri: Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas: That the Senate joins Mr. Thomp-
son's many friends in Independence in wishing him good health and happiness on the
occasion of his 100th birthday; and
Be it further resolved: That the Secretary of the Senate be directed to provide an
enrolled copy of this resolution to Charles Wayne Thompson, Shalom Geriatric, 7801
Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64131.
Senate Resolution No. 1812 was sponsored by Senator Tim Emert.
I hereby certify that the above Resolution originated in the Senate, and was adopted
by that body