HR0435 104TH 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 Helen Margaret (Norwood) Jackson, who passed away on July 19, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Helen Jackson was born in Peoria to William H. Somerville and Hattie Norwood on August 3, 1937 and raised by her grandmother, Savannah Norwood; she graduated from Peoria Manual High School in 1955; and

WHEREAS, Helen Jackson worked as a nursing assistant before becoming self-employed for several decades; and

WHEREAS, Helen Jackson was a long-time member of Grace Baptist Church, where she served for many years on the usher board; and

WHEREAS, Helen Jackson was known for her incredible wit, sense of humor, and straight talk; she enjoyed listening to music, reading, attending sporting events, attending church, and spending time with friends and family; she loved her children and grandchildren and took great pride in their successes and accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, Helen Jackson was preceded in death by her parents and four grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Helen Jackson is survived by her daughters, Clarice Graham, Cynthia Morgan, and Linda (Charles) Wilson; her sons, William (Tenka) Campbell, Christopher Campbell, Cecil (Daphine) Campbell, Jamere (Tiffany) Jackson, and Rick (Erin) Morgan; 18 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Helen Margaret (Norwood) 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 Helen Jackson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.