COMMENDS-DR. JO ANN ROBERTS

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SR0750
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SENATE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to
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commend Dr. Jo Ann Roberts for her instrumental role in
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advancing the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Young Voter
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Empowerment Law; and

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WHEREAS, Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. dedicated his life
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to advancing civil rights, social justice, and civic
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engagement, with a steadfast belief that young people must be
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educated, empowered, and included in the democratic process;
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and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Roberts worked alongside Rev. Jackson for
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more than fifty years, standing with him in service, advocacy,
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and leadership and remaining deeply committed to the
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principles of justice, equity, and democratic participation;
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and

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WHEREAS, Through decades of unwavering dedication, Dr.
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Roberts has played a critical role in preserving and advancing
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Rev. Jackson's vision, ensuring that his lifelong commitment
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to youth empowerment and civic engagement continues to thrive;
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and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Roberts formed a coalition comprised of

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Devorah Crable of Know Your Power: Vote, Letina Brady Pettis
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of Get Out the Vote 4 Teens, Betty Magness of the Rainbow Push
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Coalition, and Frederique Desrosiers, policy and advocacy
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director at Chicago Votes; the coalition then secured a
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sponsor for the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Young Voter
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Empowerment Law; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Roberts was instrumental in advancing the
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Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law, helping
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to move this historic legislation forward and ensuring that
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young people are intentionally seated at the table where
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decisions are made; and

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WHEREAS, This law reflects Rev. Jackson's belief that
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democracy is strengthened when youth voices are heard,
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respected, and prepared to participate fully in the democratic
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process; and

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WHEREAS, Through her leadership, Dr. Roberts has honored
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Rev. Jackson's wishes by championing civic education, voter
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engagement, and youth leadership development, ensuring that
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teens learn the democratic process, understand the power of
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their voices, and recognize the importance of voting;
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therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL

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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we commend Dr. Jo Ann
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Roberts for her extraordinary leadership, lifelong service,
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and instrumental role in advancing the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson
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Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law by empowering youth,
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amplifying their voices, and preparing the next generation to
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lead through informed civic participation; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to Dr. Roberts as an expression of our esteem and
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respect.

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