Illinois HR 552: MEMORIAL-BETTIE J. JORDAN

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HR0552LRB104 16290 LAW 29675 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Bettie 

4Jean Jordan, who passed away on November 4, 2025; and

5 WHEREAS, Bettie Jordan was born to James and Viola Jordan 

6in Chicago on February 27, 1944; she committed to her faith at 

7an early age at Greater Mt. Sinai Baptist Church; she attended 

8Chicago Public Schools and graduated from John Marshall High 

9School in 1961; she earned her bachelor's and master's degrees 

10in nursing; she met her partner, Ivan Williams, in 1985; and

11 WHEREAS, Bettie Jordan started her nursing career at 

12Garfield Park Hospital, later named Bethany Hospital, located 

13on Chicago's West Side; she was a dedicated and diligent nurse 

14who took pride in taking care of her patients; she retired from 

15Rush Oak Park Hospital in Illinois after practicing nursing 

16for more than 30 years with a specialty in dialysis nursing; 

17and

18 WHEREAS, Bettie Jordan was also an entrepreneur and a 

19co-founder of Shir-Bet Beauty Spa, a business that became a 

20pillar of the Maywood community and beyond; she was a skilled 

21esthetician and nail technician, building an extensive 

22clientele list of individuals who turned into lifelong friends 

HR0552- 2 -LRB104 16290 LAW 29675 r

1and family; and

2 WHEREAS, Bettie Jordan was a founding member of We Women, 

3a women's empowerment group focused on unity, charity, and 

4social events; she was also an active, dedicated, and proud 

5member of the John Marshall High School Alumni Association, 

6serving as its membership chairperson and taking pride in 

7providing community service, hosting events, and attending all 

8school eve