Bill Text: IL HR0586 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Marjorie Ruth Fujara, M.D.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-01-05 - Resolution Adopted [HR0586 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-HR0586-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Marjorie
Ruth Fujara, M.D., who passed away on October 19, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Fujara was born to Harold and Marianne Fujara
of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Fujara graduated from St. Juliana's and
Resurrection High School in Chicago and received her Bachelor
of Arts from the University of Illinois in Champaign; she
received her medical degree from the University of Illinois in
Chicago and completed her pediatric residency at the
University of Minnesota in Minneapolis; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Fujara was board certified in both Pediatrics
and Child Abuse Pediatrics; as a pediatrician with Stroger
Hospital of Cook County, she served as Acting Director of the
Division of Child and Family Wellness and Medical Director of
the Chicago Children's Advocacy Center; she was recognized
with many awards and accolades for her work with victims of
child abuse and family violence; she was a Fellow in the
American Academy of Pediatrics; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Fujara was an activist at heart and a

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tireless advocate for the rights of children; she worked
endlessly to prevent all forms of violence that affected the
most vulnerable in our communities, children, low-income, and
marginalized people; she always showed kindness and compassion
and was passionate about social justice, including gun
violence prevention; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Fujara was always positive and hopeful, even
in the face of life's challenges and bitter hardships; she was
an eternal optimist and looked for the good in everything; she
was selfless in her caring for others; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Fujara was a beloved and caring wife, mother,
sister, aunt, and friend; the love, kindness, goodness, and
light she brought to the world will shine on forever; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Fujara is survived by her husband, Karl; her
children, Judson, Sam, Mariana, and Jacob; two brothers; her
nieces; her nephew; and many other family members and friends
who loved her dearly; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we mourn the passing of Marjorie Ruth Fujara, M.D. and extend
our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who
knew and loved her; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Dr. Fujara as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.