IL SR0887

Honors the memory of Sandra Kay Williams-Young of Springfield, who passed away on June 12, 2010.

Recognizes her educational achievements, including degrees from Lincoln Land Community College, University of Illinois-Springfield (bachelor's in psychology and master's in public administration), and membership in Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.

Acknowledges her 29+ years of employment with the Illinois Department of Health and Human Services and her active involvement in performing arts, church service, and volunteer mentoring at George Washington Middle School.

Notes her advocacy work in the African-American community promoting breast cancer awareness and testing after her own diagnosis.

Directs the Illinois Senate to present a copy of the resolution to her family as an expression of sympathy.