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This resolution, passed by the Illinois House of Representatives, expresses sorrow over the death of Dr. Joyce Regina Miller, who passed away on January 1, 2026. The resolution details her life, including her birth in 1962, her education culminating in a Doctor of Medicine degree, and her marriage. It highlights her extensive career in psychiatry, where she held significant leadership roles at Cook County Health & Hospital Systems and other hospitals, and her dedication to mentoring future physicians. The resolution also acknowledges her deep involvement in her church, Carey Tercentenary AME Church, and her service through Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a historically Black Greek-letter organization. It mentions her recognition as Physician of the Year in 2010 and her personal interests, including playing the piano and her love for her dog. Finally, the resolution extends condolences to her surviving family, including her husband, daughter, siblings, and in-laws, and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to her family as a symbol of sympathy.