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IL HR1288
Resolution
Status
Passed
11/27/2012
Primary Sponsor
Mary Flowers
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AI Summary
- Honors Geraldine Mardis (née Lane) of Chicago, who passed away on October 12, 2012
- Recognizes her education including a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago, where she was nominated as the university's representative beauty
- Notes her pioneering career as a medical social worker, believed to be the first African American hired as a medical social worker in Chicago, working at Michael Reese Hospital and Rest Haven Rehabilitation Hospital where she was Director of Social Services and Employee of the Year
- Acknowledges her membership in the National Association of Social Workers and her dedication to caring for others during a time when opportunities were limited for African Americans
- Extends condolences to her family, friends, and loved ones, and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to her family
Legislative Description
MEMORIAL GERALDINE MARDIS
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
11/27/2012
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