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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Sandra Chimon Rogers, Ph.D., who 
4passed away on June 24, 2024; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Dr. Rogers was born on September 8, 1973; she 
6graduated from Lockport Township High School, where she 
7participated in the marching band; she earned her Ph.D. in 
8Analytical Chemistry from the University of Illinois Chicago; 
9she and her family resided in Homer Glen; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Dr. Rogers worked as dean of the College of 
11Professional Studies at the National University of Health 
12Sciences (NUHS); she dedicated her career to advancing 
13education, fostering innovation, mentoring colleagues, and 
14nurturing future healthcare professionals; her work in 
15bioanalytical nuclear neurochemistry, especially on 
16Alzheimer's disease prevention, including collaborations with 
17NASA, and her leadership roles at prestigious institutions 
18like the University of Illinois and DePaul University 
19highlighted her exceptional commitment to science, education, 
20and people; and
 
21    WHEREAS, Dr. Rogers served on the board of directors of 
22the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges 
 
 
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1(AANMC), where she was instrumental in navigating the 
2tumultuous terrain of educational delivery during the Covid-19 
3pandemic; at the time of her passing, she was serving as a 
4member and secretary of the Lockport Township High School 
5District 205 Board of Education; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Dr. Rogers was recognized for her innovation in 
7academic curriculum overhaul by the U.S. House of 
8Representatives and the Society of Innovators; and
 
9    WHEREAS, A dedicated servant leader, Dr. Rogers will be 
10remembered for her legacy of excellence, her passion for 
11teaching, and her pioneering spirit; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Dr. Rogers is survived by her husband and her 
13children; therefore, be it
 
14    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL 
15ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
16Sandra Chimon Rogers, Ph.D. and extend our sincere condolences 
17to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be 
18it further
 
19    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
20presented to the family of Dr. Rogers as an expression of our 
21deepest sympathy.