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, servi...
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