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IL SR1523
Resolution
AI Summary
- Illinois Senate mourns the death of Leslie Ann Jones, who died on April 13, 2020 at age 67
- Jones held a bachelor's degree from Yale University and graduated from Harvard Law School, with a legal career specializing in zoning, federal litigation, real estate, and corporate transactions
- Jones served as clinical professor of trial practice and ethics at Northwestern School of Law and was a partner at Johnson, Jones, Snelling, Gilbert & Davis law firm in downtown Chicago
- Jones was active in the Oak Park community as board member and president of the Oak Park Arts Area Council, championing multicultural artists and leading efforts to pass a new public arts ordinance
- Jones was passionate about foster care and child welfare, serving on the board of the Hephzibah Children's Association and welcoming foster children into her home; she is survived by her three sons and godson
Legislative Description
MEMORIAL-LESLIE ANN JONES
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
1/13/2021
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