Record #: R2018-213   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 2/28/2018 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 2/28/2018
Title: Tribute to late Dr. Rosemary Robinson Jackson
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M., Hairston, Leslie A.
Attachments: 1. R2018-213.pdf

RESOLUTION

 

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Rosemary Robinson Jackson has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 71; and

 

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Rosemary Robinson Jackson was the loving wife for 52 years of Don; and

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Rosemary Robinson Jackson was the much-adored daughter of Rosalie, the beloved mother of Rhonda and Baba and the grandmother of three to whom she imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that she possessed in abundance; and

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Rosemary Robinson Jackson enjoyed a long and highly successful career as an educator and businesswoman; and

 

WHEREAS, Born on the West Side, Dr. Rosemary Robinson Jackson earned a doctorate degree from Loyola University and master's degrees from the National College of Education and DePaul University; and

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Rosemary Robinson Jackson worked as a teacher at Hyde Park High School, Kennedy King College and DePaul University; and

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Rosemary Robinson Jackson was Vice Chairman and Chief Administrative Officer of Chicago-based Central City Productions, the company she founded with her husband which produces the Stellar Awards for gospel music; and

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Rosemary Robinson Jackson devoted her life to opening doors of opportunity for countless children; and

 

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Dr. Rosemary Robinson Jackson serve as an example to all; and

 

WHEREAS, Her love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Dr. Rosemary Robinson Jackson to her family members, friends and all who knew her, and enabled her to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and

 

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Rosemary Robinson Jackson was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her many relatives, friends and admirers; and

 

WHEREAS, To her beloved family, Dr. Rosemary Robinson Jackson imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; now, therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this twenty-eighth day of February, 2018, do hereby commemorate Dr. Rosemary Robinson Jackson for her grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to her family; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy/of this resolution be presented to the family of Dr. Rosemary Robinson/Jackson.

 

 

 

 

Aldermawf 14th Ward