MEMORIAL-RISE D. JONES, PH.D.

This bill is a memorial resolution honoring the life and contributions of Rise Dawn Jones, Ph.D., a community leader and advocate from Elgin who passed away in December 2024. It formally expresses the sadness of the Illinois House of Representatives and extends condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues. The resolution acknowledges her extensive work in education, arts, and social justice, including her role in founding programs that help underserved youth through music and opera. A copy of this document will be presented to her family as a gesture of sympathy and respect.