MEMORIAL-REV. JESSE JACKSON

This Illinois Senate resolution (SR 618) honors the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, a prominent civil rights leader and activist who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., founded the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, and negotiated international hostage releases. It commemorates his life and legacy, citing his role in the 1965 Selma voting rights march, advocacy for corporate diversity, and efforts to register Black voters. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Illinois Senate on February 19, 2026, following his passing, expressing condolences to his family and recognizing his contributions. As a commemorative measure, it does not enact any policy changes or affect specific groups.