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This resolution mourns the passing of Mildred Austin Kenerson, a remarkable educator and community member from Chicago who lived to be over 100 years old. Born in Mississippi in 1919, Kenerson was a teacher who worked at Daniel Webster Elementary School for 30 years, serving in various roles including teaching, tutoring, and parent liaison. The resolution highlights her significant life experiences, including working at the Watervliet Arsenal during World War II, being an active NAACP member, and participating in multiple churches throughout her life. Kenerson was known for her creativity, sense of humor, and commitment to education, and was celebrated for her contributions to her community, including receiving recognition from the Chicago Board of Education and being honored at various events. The resolution specifically acknowledges her personal qualities, such as her love of wearing hats, baking cookies, and creating handmade cards, and emphasizes her role as a maternal figure to many. The Illinois House of Representatives formally expresses condolences to her family and friends, recognizing her as a distinguished and outstanding woman who made meaningful contributions to her community throughout her long life.

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