SR1003 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Marilyn Jackson of Chicago, who passed away on September 9, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Jackson was born in Chicago on October 6, 1935 to Warezeller and Cleopus Ridgner; she attended Doolittle Elementary and Wendell Phillips High School and was a member of Friendly Temple Church of God in Christ; she married Thomas Jackson, Jr. in 1956; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Jackson was a dedicated housewife; she was employed by Spiegel and retired from Carson Pirie Scott & Co. in 1990; she was active with Boosters for Christ, the Housewives' Club of the YWCA, and the local parent and teacher's organization; she was also a licensed missionary; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Jackson enjoyed her duties as First Lady of her husband's church, which included, providing meals for special events, organizing teas as fundraisers, and clothing give-a-ways; her community work included giving out food for the holidays and being of service to all of those in need; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Jackson was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, William McNabb; her 2 sisters, Juanita (Ernest) and Maggie Anderson; and her 2 brothers, Leon Ridgner (Virginia) and Cleophes Ridgner, Jr.; and

WHEREAS, Marilyn Jackson is survived by her husband, Rev. Thomas Jackson, Jr.; her sister, Cleola Mae Bates; her 4 children, Toby, Thomas III (Marie), Mark, and Judie; numerous grandchildren; numerous great-grand-children; her special niece, Debra Ridgner; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and neighbors; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Marilyn 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 Marilyn Jackson as an expression of our deepest sympathy.