HR0761 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Mia Webster-Cross, who passed away on March 4, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Mia Webster-Cross, the daughter of Nancy Lee and Elmo Webster, was born on February 26, 1965; she attended Kennedy-Coolidge Elementary School and Thornridge High School, where she was a cheerleader, and earned a degree in licensed practical nursing from Thornton Community College, now South Suburban College; she completed her degree in registered nursing and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing; she later earned certifications in diabetes care and massage therapy; she married Michael Cross on September 7, 1991; and

WHEREAS, Mia Webster-Cross began her career at Ingalls Memorial Hospital, where she worked as a registered nurse for ten years; she joined Family Christian Health Center at its inception and worked there for more than 20 years in a variety of roles, including clinical support nurse, clinical operations manager, and, at the time of her passing, chief operating officer; and

WHEREAS, Mia Webster-Cross served her community through many impactful programs, including KidFest, which prepared over 100,000 children for the back-to-school season, and Direct Relief, a national humanitarian organization that provides medical supplies and disaster relief; she developed a food and nutrition outreach program that, in partnership with other Federally Qualified Health Centers, helped distribute over 85,000 boxes of food during the COVID-19 crisis; and

WHEREAS, Mia Webster-Cross received numerous awards recognizing her community impact, including the Cook County Department of Public Health's Outstanding Community Partner Award and the United Way April Food Day Individual Leadership Award; as a result of her leadership and commitment during the COVID-19 pandemic, she was invited to the Governor's office to highlight her impressive work; and

WHEREAS, Mia Webster-Cross embraced her faith at an early age and was baptized at Peace & Goodwill Church of God in Christ in Phoenix; she later became a member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Harvey, and she most recently attended Family Christian Center Church in Munster, Indiana; and

WHEREAS, Mia Webster-Cross cherished the time she spent with her family; she enjoyed travel, especially cruises, and she loved the ocean and the beach; and

WHEREAS, Mia Webster-Cross was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Tyrone; and

WHEREAS, Mia Webster-Cross is survived by her husband, Michael; her sons, Keith and Mykel Zion; her daughter, Zariah Lynn; her siblings, Marie White and Daniel Webster; her granddaughter, Kaliah Cross; her special lifelong friends, Karen Loggins, Debbie Webster-Woods, and Winter Martin-Lewis; and many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Mia Webster-Cross and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Mia Webster-Cross as an expression of our deepest sympathy.