HR1241 96TH 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 Chicago HIV/AIDS activist Ann L. Dunmore of South Holland, who passed away on April 24, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Affectionately known as "Big Momma," she was a tireless advocate, giving voice to the needs of people living with HIV/AIDS; she began her work with the AIDS Alternative Health Project (AAHP) with Michael Brickman; she wanted to improve the lives of other women living with the virus and later began working with the Chicago Women's AIDS Project (CWAP); and

WHEREAS, Using information learned from AAHP, CWAP, the Chicago Area HIV/AIDS Services Planning Council, the HIV Prevention Regional Implementation Group, the Prevention Community Planning Group, and the AFC Service Providers Council Executive Committee, she created the South Suburban HIV/AIDS Regional Coalition (SSHARC); with clarity of purpose, Ann became the Patient Care Coordinator within the Ambulatory Clinic Network of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, Ann also worked as the Case Manager and Clinic Coordinator for Altgeld Health Center in Chicago from December of 2000 to the present and as Women's Advocate/Outreach Coordinator for the Chicago Women's AIDS Project in Chicago from November of 1998 to the present; and

WHEREAS, Through her hard work, dedication, and efforts, HIV/AIDS groups across the State and Chicagoland were changed for the better; she advocated in Springfield and within Chicago for the rights of others; and

WHEREAS, The State of Illinois has lost a true spokesperson and champion for others with the loss of Ann Dunmore; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family, friends, and the many lives she changed, the passing of Ann Dunmore; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family and friends of Ann Dunmore as an expression of our sincere sympathy.