Illinois House Resolution 60 honors Bertha Purnell, a community advocate and founder of Mothers On A Mission, for her life and work.
Illinois House Resolution 60 pays tribute to Bertha Purnell, a devoted caretaker, leader, and advocate who significantly impacted marginalized communities. Purnell, who passed away in January 2025, was a nurse, chapter coordinator for Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, and served on several boards. After her son's murder, she founded Mothers On A Mission to support families affected by gun violence. The resolution expresses condolences to her family and presents a copy to them as a gesture of sympathy.
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