IL SR1028

Honors the life of Jannie Smith, born February 6, 1927, in Evergreen, Alabama, who passed away on March 26, 2022 at age 95

Recognizes her career as a licensed cosmetologist and certified CNA who worked at the Westside VA and Little Company of Mary Hospital in Chicago

Acknowledges her 25 years of service as an election judge and volunteer work with Prison Ministry, food pantries, and South Central Community Services

Commends her dedication to children as a foster grandmother who cared for 12 children and adopted three, in addition to raising her own six children

Extends condolences from the Illinois Senate to her surviving family, including her daughters, sons, 22 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren