Bill Text: IL SR1117 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Sandra Chimon Rogers, Ph.D.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2024-10-11 - Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar [SR1117 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR1117-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Sandra Chimon Rogers, Ph.D., who
passed away on June 24, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Rogers was born on September 8, 1973; she
graduated from Lockport Township High School, where she
participated in the marching band; she earned her Ph.D. in
Analytical Chemistry from the University of Illinois Chicago;
she and her family resided in Homer Glen; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Rogers worked as dean of the College of
Professional Studies at the National University of Health
Sciences (NUHS); she dedicated her career to advancing
education, fostering innovation, mentoring colleagues, and
nurturing future healthcare professionals; her work in
bioanalytical nuclear neurochemistry, especially on
Alzheimer's disease prevention, including collaborations with
NASA, and her leadership roles at prestigious institutions
like the University of Illinois and DePaul University
highlighted her exceptional commitment to science, education,
and people; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Rogers served on the board of directors of
the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges

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(AANMC), where she was instrumental in navigating the
tumultuous terrain of educational delivery during the Covid-19
pandemic; at the time of her passing, she was serving as a
member and secretary of the Lockport Township High School
District 205 Board of Education; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Rogers was recognized for her innovation in
academic curriculum overhaul by the U.S. House of
Representatives and the Society of Innovators; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated servant leader, Dr. Rogers will be
remembered for her legacy of excellence, her passion for
teaching, and her pioneering spirit; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Rogers is survived by her husband and her
children; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Sandra Chimon Rogers, Ph.D. and extend our sincere condolences
to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be
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