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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives wish to recognize the University of Illinois
4 Chicago (UIC) for its Chair Chats series and its upcoming
5 event featuring legendary coach and leadership mentor Mike
6 "Coach K" Krzyzewski in conversation with UIC Chancellor Marie
7 Lynn Miranda to share lessons of leadership and success; and
8 WHEREAS, UIC, as Chicago's only public research
9 university, is advancing its mission to provide the broadest
10 access to the highest levels of educational, research, and
11 clinical excellence; UIC has been nationally recognized for
12 bringing social mobility to its students by equipping them
13 with degrees that allow them to compete globally and lead
14 meaningful lives for students of all backgrounds; and
15 WHEREAS, UIC plays a vital role in contributing to the
16 State's critical workforce by generating research that
17 elevates the quality of life, expanding the knowledge economy
18 across our State and nation, and reducing healthcare
19 disparities; and
20 WHEREAS, Through its world-class faculty, research
21 activities, and community outreach, UIC is committed to
22 developing multidisciplinary solutions that tackle society's
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1 most intractable challenges, including climate change,
2 inequalities, and the erosion of our democratic institutions
3 in partnerships with industry, government entities, and
4 nonprofit organizations; and
5 WHEREAS, The Chair Chats series at UIC brings
6 distinguished leaders and influential visionaries to campus,
7 fostering insightful discussions on leadership, ethics,
8 equity, and social change; by enriching students' educational
9 experiences, providing faculty and researchers with valuable
10 opportunities for engagement, and strengthening UIC's role as
11 a civic and intellectual hub, the series enhances the
12 university's impact in Chicago and beyond; and
13 WHEREAS, The Chair Chat event on April 14, 2025 features
14 Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski, the Hall of Fame former head coach
15 of Duke University men's basketball, who led the Blue Devils
16 to five national championships and guided Team USA to three
17 Olympic gold medals; Coach K is a globally recognized
18 leadership expert, co-founder of the Coach K Center on
19 Leadership and Ethics at Duke University's Fuqua School of
20 Business, and a respected authority on teamwork, resilience,
21 and leadership; and
22 WHEREAS, UIC Chancellor Dr. Marie Lynn Miranda is a
23 renowned scholar in geospatial health informatics and an
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1 acclaimed leader in higher education, serving as the
2 university's tenth chancellor since 2023; throughout her
3 career, she has been dedicated to advancing health equity and
4 environmental justice; she also serves as the director of the
5 Children's Environmental Health Initiative (CEHI), a research,
6 education, and outreach program committed to creating
7 environments where all people can prosper; and
8 WHEREAS, As UIC's chancellor, Dr. Marie Lynn Miranda is
9 deeply committed to student success, faculty scholarship, and
10 the university's mission to serve the public good; she is a
11 strong advocate for expanding educational access, accelerating
12 social mobility for all students, and strengthening UIC's $500
13 million research enterprise; under her leadership, UIC
14 continues to drive economic growth, advance public health, and
15 develop innovative solutions to society's grand challenges
16 through the expansion of knowledge; and
17 WHEREAS, The Chair Chats series further underscores UIC's
18 commitment to educational excellence, research innovation, and
19 civic engagement by connecting students, faculty, and
20 community stakeholders with impactful leaders who inspire
21 meaningful change; therefore, be it
22 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
23 HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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1 we commend the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) for its
2 commitment to fostering leadership and dialogue through the
3 Chair Chats series, and we celebrate the upcoming event
4 featuring Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski and Chancellor Dr. Marie
5 Lynn Miranda; and be it further
6 RESOLVED, That we commend Coach K for his distinctive
7 legacy of leadership; and be it further
8 RESOLVED, That we commend Chancellor Miranda for her
9 dedication to expanding inclusive access to world-class higher
10 education, advancing student success, promoting research
11 excellence, and enhancing the public good; and be it further
12 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
13 presented to UIC as an expression of our admiration and
14 respect for its impact on students, the Chicago community, and
15 the State of Illinois.
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