Bill > SR179

This Resolution honors the life and achievements of JoAnne Epps, who served as the 13th President of Temple University, and expresses deep sympathy to her loved ones and the university community. The resolution details her distinguished career, highlighting her early life, her education at Trinity College and Yale Law School, and her extensive tenure at Temple University, where she served as a law professor, dean of the Law School, executive vice president, provost, and finally, president. It also recognizes her significant contributions to the legal profession through leadership roles in organizations like the American Bar Association and her advocacy for women and minorities, as well as her impactful service to the City of Philadelphia, including her role on the Police Oversight Board and her work with the Defender Association. Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges her broader contributions to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and her international efforts in legal education and advocacy, ultimately celebrating her as a "Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania" and a devoted family member, whose legacy will continue to influence Temple University, Philadelphia, and the Commonwealth.