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This resolution mourns the passing of Charles E. Jefferson, a former Illinois State Representative who served the 67th District from 2001 to 2014, and honors his life of public service and community dedication. Born in Waco, Texas in 1945, Jefferson served honorably in the United States Army for six years, rising to the rank of sergeant in the military police, and later settled in Rockford with his wife Genell, where they raised three sons. Throughout his career, he worked as a car salesman and became actively involved in local government, first serving on the Winnebago County Board before being elected to the state legislature, where he held leadership positions including assistant majority leader and served on multiple important committees. Jefferson was known for his advocacy for veterans, seniors, public safety, and his community, working to secure infrastructure projects, support educational initiatives, combat gang violence, and maintain a responsive constituent service office. He was also a dedicated member of Providence Baptist Church and was recognized for his commitment to African American history and culture, with the Booker Washington Center dedicating a library in his name in 2018. The resolution specifically honors Jefferson's warm personality, wisdom, and the significant impact he made in Illinois, presenting a copy of the resolution to his family as a testament to his respected legacy.

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