Bill > SR878

This resolution honors the life and legacy of Hajja Ayisha Jeffries Cissé, recognizing her significant contributions as Vice President of Global Affairs and Senior Policy Advisor for the African American Islamic Institute (AAII), an organization focused on sustainable development through education, healthcare, women's empowerment, poverty alleviation, and peace. The resolution highlights her extensive work in managing global partnerships that advanced humanitarian initiatives across Africa, the United States, and Europe, including substantial collaborations that provided over $1 billion in medicine to Africa, funded a radio station, and supported a mobile clinic initiative with the U.S. Embassy in Senegal. It also acknowledges her role as a liaison to the United Nations Economic and Social Council, her public service in Atlanta as a Budget Policy Analyst under Mayor Maynard Jackson, her academic achievements, and her recent appointment as Chief Strategy Officer for Darultul Kitabi wal Hikmati. Furthermore, the resolution commends her deep involvement in her Atlanta community as a civic leader, her support for cultural and public health organizations, and her impact as a mentor. The Senate, by adopting this resolution, expresses its deepest sympathy to her family and friends and directs that a copy be provided to them.