Bill Text: IL SR1269 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Bertha Louise "Bert" McArthur Paul, DPN.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-11-16 - Resolution Adopted [SR1269 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-SR1269-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Dr. Bertha Louise "Bert" McArthur
Paul, who passed away on September 29, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Paul was born in Chicago to William Henry and
Virginia Mae McArthur on October 29, 1953; she was a lover of
education, especially math and science, and as a child, her
mother nurtured her gifts by purchasing her science experiment
kits for Christmas; she attended Dusable High School, where
she was a member of the Botanical Club; after graduating high
school, she received her Associate in Applied Science in
Nursing from Kennedy King Community College in May of 1977;
she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1990, her
Master of Science in Nursing in 1997, and her Doctorate of
Nursing Practice in 2013 from Governors State University; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Paul was an exceptional nurse and never
missed an opportunity to display love and compassion towards
her patients, students, and community; she was an active
member in several organizations, including Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc., where she served as the chair and co-chair of
the Physical & Mental Health Committee, the National Council
of African Women, where she served as a Community Health
Specialist, Advocate, and Educator, and the Chicago Chapter of

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the National Black Nurses Association; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Paul committed to her faith at the age of nine
and became a member of Covenant United Church of Christ in
1998, where she served as the chair and was a founding member
of its Health & Wellness Ministry; she later became a
co-chair; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Paul cherished her family; she believed in
others, even when they did not believe in themselves; it was
not uncommon for her to allow someone to live in her home for
an extended period of time without expecting anything in
return; she could always be counted on to show up for her
family in a time of need, both financially and medically; she
was an amazing mother and grandmother and worked tirelessly to
provide for her children and grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Paul was preceded in death by her parents;
her sister, Debra; her brother, Mark; her Godmother, Elouise;
and her Godsister, Debra; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Paul is survived by her children, Nathaniel
(Barbara) Paul and Tamara (Jason) Palmer; her grandchildren,
Jaquela, Jasmen, Nate, Niel, Zoe, and Jason Jr.; her
great-grandchildren, Kendall, Makari, and Kingston; her
siblings, Sylvia, William, Caroline, David, Sharon, and

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Vincent; and numerous nieces, nephews, sisters-in-love,
relatives, friends, and co-workers; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Dr. Bertha Louise "Bert" McArthur Paul and extend our sincere
condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved
her; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Dr. Paul as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.