SR2084 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Cornelius L. Jackson, who passed away on September 17, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Cornelius Jackson was born in Oak Lawn to Adrian Chester and Arronis Jackson Sr. on January 3, 1989; he attended First Corinthian Baptist Church, where he committed to his faith at a young age; he attended Bogan High School and successfully completed the Automotive Technology Program; he then continued his education in Automotive Technology at ITT Tech; in 2009, he enrolled in the Jobs for Youth Program in downtown Chicago and received a certificate in Microsoft Office Programs; he joined the Strong Futures Program at St. Sabina Church in June 2016 and attended job fairs, motivational speaking events, and "Stop the Violence" rallies; he married Dangela Tripp in April 2018; and

WHEREAS, Cornelius Jackson had dreams and goals he was determined to accomplish; he enjoyed spending time with his son and attending karate competitions and field trips; and

WHEREAS, Cornelius Jackson is survived by his mother; his father; his grandparents, Lillie and Jesse Chester Sr., and Darletta Meyers; his wife, Dangela Tripp-Jackson; his son, Le'Sean Garrett; his sisters, Andrea Stulgate, Jasmine Marlowe, Dione Scott, Deja Scott, and Armeisha Jackson; his brothers, Jeffrey Marlowe Jr., Jonas Marlowe, Dyonte Scott, Carletto Jackson, Arronis Jackson Jr., and Diontae Jones; and his many nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, friends, and extended family; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Cornelius L. Jackson and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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