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HR0725
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
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Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Valencia
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L. Roman-Commings, who passed away on February 23, 2026; and

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WHEREAS, Valencia Roman-Commings was born to Vernon
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Commings and Gladys Roman in Chicago on March 14, 1989; she
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took ballet lessons at Boitsov Classical Ballet School and
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dance lessons at Joel Hall Dance Studio; she attended Best
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Practice High School and Northern Illinois University, and she
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received her degree from Kishwaukee College; she began dating
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her partner, Marseil Jackson Sr., in 2015; and

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WHEREAS, Valencia Roman-Commings worked as a dance
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instructor at St. Agatha Family Empowerment (S.A.F.E.) before
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opening her own dance studio, Annie's Little Angels; she also
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worked for the LEARN Charter School Network; she was noted for
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her strong love of children, welcoming them into her care and
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being a part of their lives; and

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WHEREAS, Valencia Roman-Commings committed to her faith at
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an early age and was baptized in the Catholic faith; she later
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joined Corinthian Temple Church of God in Christ; and

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WHEREAS, Valencia Roman-Commings had a passion for

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dancing, especially to ballet, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary
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lyrical music; and

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WHEREAS, Valencia Roman-Commings was preceded in death by
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her father and her brothers, Vernon Commings Jr. and Sedale
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Commings; and

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WHEREAS, Valencia Roman-Commings is survived by her
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mother; her partner; her sons, Marseil Jackson Jr. and Maddix
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Jackson; one niece and three nephews; her aunts, Cathy (Roger)
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Roman, Mary Ann (Bernard) McLaurin, Alice Roman, Vickie Roman,
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Reneshia (Keith) Sturdivant, Eunice Commings, Laura Commings,
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Cynthia Gooden, and Alicia Kingston (Marc) Morrison; her
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uncles, Reggie Roman and Robert Commings; one godson; her
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cousins who were like siblings, Steaven Roman and Tyra Roman;
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and a host of cousins and friends; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we mourn the passing of Valencia L. Roman-Commings and extend
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our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who
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knew and loved her; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to the family of Valencia Roman-Commings as an
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expression of our deepest sympathy.

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