MEMORIAL-DR. JOYCE MILLER

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HR0639
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
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Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Dr.
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Joyce Regina Miller, who passed away on January 1, 2026; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Miller was born to John and Leevolia Moore on
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June 8, 1962; she attended Mason Elementary School and was the
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valedictorian of Josephinum High School in 1979; she earned
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her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Drake University in 1983
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and her Doctor of Medicine from the Southern Illinois
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University School of Medicine in 1988; she married Andrea
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Miller at Carey Tercentenary AME Church in 1986; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Miller's career was dedicated to psychiatry;
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she served as chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Cook
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County Health & Hospital Systems (2019-2025) and as a
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long-standing consultant psychiatrist at Provident Hospital
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(2005-2025); she previously served Cook County as a staff
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psychiatrist at Cermak Hospital (2016-2019) and held major
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leadership positions, including medical director at Madden
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Hospital (2010-2016) and clinical director at Jackson Park
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Hospital's Friedell Clinic (2006-2013); she mentored future
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physicians as an attending physician at Rush University and an
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associate professor of psychiatry at Midwestern University,
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and her work from inpatient and outpatient care to

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correctional, HIV/mental health, developmental, postpartum,
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and emergency services reflected a lifelong commitment to
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patients with complex needs; most recently, she helped open
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the Cook County Health Bronzeville Health Center; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Miller was a devoted member of Carey
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Tercentenary AME Church since her childhood; she was a
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faithful tither and remained deeply involved in church life,
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where she served as a class leader, supported the Women's
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Missionary Society, and contributed to the Missionary Board's
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work; she helped implement community health initiatives,
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including real-life hands-on support for elders and their
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families, and was invested in young people through the YPD
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program; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Miller was also committed to service through
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she remained a member
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for decades and supported her Sorors and line sisters through
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every season of life; she pledged Phi Chapter at Drake
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University and crossed on April 10, 1982 as part of the first
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all-collegiate line, proudly as #8 "Quiet Touch"; as an Omega
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Pearl, she was remembered for bringing people together
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throughout campus; she remained active in the Glen Ellyn
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Alumnae Chapter and was also a devoted member of the Chicago
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Alumnae Chapter; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Miller was recognized as Physician of the
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Year at Jackson Park Hospital in 2010 for her outstanding
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service and care; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Miller was affectionately known as
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"Joy-baby"; she found joy in hobbies that kept her curious and
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creative; she studied the piano and spent time renovating her
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home, taking pride in making it a space for celebrations and
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family, and she absolutely adored her dog Rello, who brought
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her constant companionship and love; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Miller set the standard for excellence, made
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a profound impact on her community, and carried herself with
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love and patience; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Miller was preceded in death by her parents;
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and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Miller is survived by her husband, Andre; her
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daughter, Victoria; her brother and sisters, Linda Washington,
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John (Regina) Moore Jr., Cynthia (Elgin) Perkins, and Faye
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Wooten; her sister-in-law, Anita (Jerome) Miller-Carpenter;
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her in-laws, Erone and Dr. Queenella Miller; and numerous
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nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE

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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we mourn the passing of Dr. Joyce Regina Miller and extend our
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sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew
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and loved her; and be it further

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

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