Illinois HR 657: COMMENDS-DR. JO ANN ROBERTS

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HR0657LRB104 20735 RMO 34238 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives wish to commend Dr. Jo Ann Roberts for her 

4instrumental role in advancing the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. 

5Young Voter Empowerment Law; and

6 WHEREAS, Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. has dedicated his 

7life to advancing civil rights, social justice, and civic 

8engagement, with a steadfast belief that young people must be 

9educated, empowered, and included in the democratic process; 

10and

11 WHEREAS, Dr. Roberts has worked alongside Rev. Jackson for 

12more than fifty years, standing with him in service, advocacy, 

13and leadership and remaining deeply committed to the 

14principles of justice, equity, and democratic participation; 

15and

16 WHEREAS, Through decades of unwavering dedication, Dr. 

17Roberts has played a critical role in preserving and advancing 

18Rev. Jackson's vision, ensuring that his lifelong commitment 

19to youth empowerment and civic engagement continues to thrive; 

20and

21 WHEREAS, Dr. Roberts formed a coalition comprised of 

HR0657- 2 -LRB104 20735 RMO 34238 r

1Devorah Crable of Know Your Power: Vote, Letina Brady Pettis 

2of Get Out the Vote 4 Teens, Betty Magness of the Rainbow Push 

3Coalition, and Frederique Desrosiers, policy and advocacy 

4director at Chicago Votes; the coalition met with Senator 

5Robert Peters, who agreed to sponsor the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson 

6Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law; and

7 WHEREAS, Dr. Roberts was instrumental in advancing the 

8Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law, helping 

9to move this historic legislation forward and ensuring that 

10young people are intentionally seated at the table where 

11decisions are