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This resolution mourns the death of Lori F. Cannon, a prominent LGBTQ+ activist and community leader from Chicago who passed away on August 3, 2025. The document highlights Cannon's significant contributions to HIV/AIDS advocacy, including her early volunteer work with Chicago House, co-founding ACT UP Chicago, and helping establish the Open Hand Meals-on-Wheels program, which has distributed nearly 20 million meals over 37 years. She was instrumental in bringing the AIDS Memorial Quilt to Chicago, founding the Legacy Project to honor LGBTQ+ contributions, and volunteering with numerous AIDS-related organizations. Known as "Chicago's AIDS angel," Cannon was recognized for her tireless dedication to supporting HIV/AIDS patients and fighting for social justice. The Illinois Senate resolution expresses deep sympathy for her loss, acknowledges her groundbreaking work in the LGBTQ+ community, and resolves to present a copy of the resolution to her family as a testament to her remarkable life and legacy.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=437&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104