HR0586 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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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 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

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