MEMORIAL-DR. JOYCE MILLER

HR 639 is a memorial resolution passed by the Illinois House of Representatives to honor Dr. Joyce Regina Miller, a psychiatrist and community leader who dedicated her career to mental health services at Cook County Health and hospitals. The resolution expresses condolences to her family, acknowledges her professional contributions (including roles as chair of Cook County Health's Psychiatry Department and mentor to physicians), and recognizes her community involvement through her church and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. It does not create new laws or affect policies, but serves as a formal expression of respect for her life and work. The resolution was filed on January 29, 2026, by Rep. Camille Y. Lilly.