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This resolution mourns the passing of Datikka Tennell "Tikka" Peebles, a community leader from Edwards, Illinois, who died on August 25, 2025. The document provides a detailed account of her life, highlighting her professional and personal achievements, including her work as a business analyst at Dell Computers, her involvement in community service, and her leadership roles in various organizations. Peebles was actively engaged in racial justice, education, and community development, serving on multiple committees such as the Peoria County Joint Commission on Racial Justice and Equity, and was a member of organizations like the NAACP and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She was also deeply committed to her church, St. Paul Baptist Church, and volunteered extensively, including mentoring young girls and serving as a parent liaison. The resolution acknowledges her dedication to improving her community, her loving nature, and her impact on countless lives, and extends condolences to her family, including her husband Jason, son Jeremiah, and extended family members. The document formally resolves to mourn her passing and present a copy of the resolution to her family as an expression of sympathy.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=420&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104