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This resolution, from the Illinois House of Representatives, expresses sorrow over the death of Valencia L. Roman-Commings, who passed away on February 23, 2026. It highlights her life, including her birth in Chicago, her education at various institutions, and her passion for dance, having trained at Boitsov Classical Ballet School and Joel Hall Dance Studio, and her love for ballet, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary lyrical music. The resolution also notes her professional life as a dance instructor at St. Agatha Family Empowerment (S.A.F.E.) and her work with the LEARN Charter School Network, emphasizing her strong connection with children. Her faith journey, from baptism in the Catholic faith to joining Corinthian Temple Church of God in Christ, is also mentioned. The resolution acknowledges her predeceased father and brothers and lists her surviving mother, partner Marseil Jackson Sr., sons Marseil Jackson Jr. and Maddix Jackson, and a wide network of family and friends, concluding with an expression of deepest sympathy and a commitment to present a copy of the resolution to her family.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=725&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104