IL HR0853

Honors the passing of Marian Lois Shields Robinson of Chicago, who died on May 31, 2024.

Notes Robinson was born July 29, 1937, married Fraser Robinson III in 1960, and raised two children including Michelle Obama, the future First Lady of the United States.

Recognizes Robinson's work as a secretary and bank secretary, and her role as "first grandma" during Barack Obama's eight-year presidency beginning in 2009, where she cared for her granddaughters.

Describes Robinson as a devoted family member and matriarch known for her grounded, witty, and tough-minded character.

Extends the Illinois House of Representatives' sincere condolences to Robinson's surviving children Craig Robinson and Michelle Obama, her six grandchildren, and all who knew her.