Illinois HR 600: MEMORIAL-CORNELL L. WRIGHT JR.

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HR0600LRB104 17638 LAW 31069 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Cornell 

4Lincoln Wright Jr., who passed away on December 25, 2025; and

5 WHEREAS, Cornell Wright was born to Cornell Wright Sr. and 

6Lois (Montgomery) Wright in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 2, 

71938; he was raised in Knoxville, where he received his early 

8education and graduated from Austin High School; he served in 

9the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War; upon 

10returning from military service, he settled in Detroit, 

11Michigan, where he earned a degree in child growth and 

12development from Wayne State University; he married Barbara 

13Crooks, and they relocated to Peoria, Illinois, where they 

14built their home and raised their family; and

15 WHEREAS, Cornell Wright dedicated many years to a 

16distinguished career as a correctional officer, faithfully 

17working third shift, often through long and demanding nights; 

18during his career, he became known for his integrity, calm 

19demeanor, and strong sense of responsibility; he was also an 

20entrepreneur as the owner of Tony's Liquor, a neighborhood 

21convenience store that reflected his work ethic, independence, 

22and commitment to providing for his family; and

HR0600- 2 -LRB104 17638 LAW 31069 r

1 WHEREAS, Cornell Wright, in retirement, continued serving 

2his community as a substitute teacher, offering patience, 

3wisdom, and steady guidance to students, and through civic 

4engagement, taking pride in running local election polls to 

5ensure fairness, order, and respect in the democratic process; 

6and

7 WHEREAS, Cornell Wright was committed to his faith and a 

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