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This resolution, passed by the Illinois House of Representatives, expresses sorrow over the death of Tardifay (Horton) Jackson, who passed away on February 13, 2026. The resolution details her life, including her birth in Chattanooga, Tennessee, her education at Tennessee State University and Chicago State University, and her marriage to James Jackson. It highlights her dedicated career as an educator in Chicago Public Schools and South Holland School District 151, where she was recognized for her exceptional ability to teach reading. The resolution also touches upon her strong faith, her involvement in her church, and her role as a den mother for the Cub Scouts. It mentions her cherished relationship with her grandson, Quintin, and acknowledges her surviving family members, including her daughter Adrienne and sister Doris Horton, while also noting those who preceded her in death. Finally, the resolution formally conveys the condolences of the House of Representatives to her family and friends and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a symbol of their sympathy.