Illinois HR 60: HONORS ROBERT PETER WORKMAN

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HR0060LRB104 09590 ECR 19653 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Bertha 

4Purnell, who passed away on January 18, 2025; and

5 WHEREAS, Bertha Purnell worked as a nurse; she was a 

6chapter coordinator for Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice 

7(CSSJ) and served on the boards of Nature 120 and the Community 

8Board of the Axon Housing Community; she poured her passion 

9into serving not only those closest to her but also the 

10unhoused, the incarcerated, and other marginalized 

11individuals; and

12 WHEREAS, Bertha Purnell was a tireless advocate for 

13reducing gun violence; after the shooting and murder of her 

14son Maurice, she founded an organization, Mothers OnA 

15Mission28, to provide resources and support to families 

16affected by gun violence; the organization has expanded, and 

17its mission has developed; the group works to empower at-risk 

18communities and transform lives through holistic initiatives 

19and remains deeply committed to creating lasting positive 

20change in the communities it serves; and

21 WHEREAS, Bertha Purnell was a caretaker, a leader, and a 

22source of light, joy, and strength; her compassion knew no 

HR0060- 2 -LRB104 09590 ECR 19653 r

1boundaries, and her dedication to uplifting others left an 

2indelible mark on everyone she touched; and

3 WHEREAS, Bertha Purnell was a mother, a grandmother, a 

4sister, an aunt, and a friend to many; therefore, be it

5 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 

6HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 

7we mourn the passing of Bertha Purnell and extend our sincere 

8condolences to her family, friends, and a