HR0234 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Cheryl S. Jackson of Chicago, who passed away on April 5, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Cheryl Jackson was born to James and Mabel Kirk in Chicago on March 18, 1952; she received her formal education in Chicago, attending Burnside Elementary School before transferring to McDade Elementary Classical School, a school for intellectually gifted students; she then attended John Marshall Harlan High School; she received her Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Calumet College of Saint Joseph in Whiting, Indiana; she married Robert L. Jackson; and

WHEREAS, After completing high school, Cheryl Jackson realized her passion for law enforcement and joined the Chicago Police Department as a detention aide; after years of service as a detention aide, she became a sworn police officer; her talent was quickly noticed by her superiors, and she was chosen to be a district secretary; after completing this assignment, she was promoted to the rank of detective, where her critical and analytical thinking skills were on full display; while working as a detective, she was selected to work on a variety of task forces and achieved multiple Department of Justice certifications; she retired after 30 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Cheryl Jackson continued her law enforcement career as an investigator in the narcotics unit of the Cook County State's Attorney Office; after retiring from the State's Attorney Office, she continued to work part-time for the City Colleges of Chicago as a lead security officer, a position she held until her passing; and

WHEREAS, Cheryl Jackson enjoyed attending a good party, dancing, traveling, making new friends, and being one of the best dressed people in the room; and

WHEREAS, Cheryl Jackson lived a life full of love and light, and she welcomed everyone with a smile and a warm embrace; she will be remembered for being a devoted mother to her son, who made her incredibly proud; and

WHEREAS, Cheryl Jackson was preceded in death by her parents and her husband; and

WHEREAS, Cheryl Jackson is survived by her son, Christopher L. Jackson; her sister, Nova Dorn; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Cheryl S. Jackson and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Cheryl Jackson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.