Bills & Legislation

MEMORIAL-GEORGE L. DOWELL

Mourns the death of Bishop George Lee Dowell of Danville.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

MEMORIAL-RICHARD BOWEN JR.

Mourns the passing of Richard Bowen Jr.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

THANKS-SEN. DALE FOWLER

Thanks Senator Dale Fowler for his many years of dedicated service to the people of Southern Illinois and the State of Illinois and honors him with this resolution.

John F. CurranRepublican

MEMORIAL-KATHLEEN S. HOLLAND

Mourns the death of Kathleen Stacy (Boynton) Holland of Frankfort.

Michael E. HastingsDemocrat

MEMORAL-WILLIE M. HEMPHILL

Mourns the death of Willie Mae (Frazier) Hemphill.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-TRAINETTE DAVIS

Mourns the death of Trainette Renee' "Trina" Graham Davis.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-FRANCES ORONA

Mourns the death of Frances Orona.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LORETTA ARCENEAUX

Mourns the passing of Loretta Arceneaux.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JOANNE M. WATKINS

Mourns the death of Joane Margaret Watkins.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-TAMER LEE GONZALEZ

Mourns the passing of Tamer Lee Lois Williams Gonzalez of Chicago.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-KAMARIA L. GROSS

Mourns the death of Kamaria Laurette Gross.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

CONGRATS-CARLE HEALTH

Congratulates Carle Health Medical Group on the occasion of receiving the 2026 American Medical Group Association (AMGA) Acclaim Award. Thanks the medical institution for its continued commitment to serving its community and ensuring its overall well-being.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

AAPI HERITAGE MONTH

Declares May of 2026 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in honor of the contributions made by Asian American and Pacific Island residents and communities across Illinois.

Ram VillivalamDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DEANNA Z. WILKINS

Mourns the death of Deanna Z. Wilkins of Lombard.

Suzy Glowiak HiltonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-KALEB DEER

Mourns the death of Kaleb Deer.

Lakesia CollinsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BARBARA DEER

Mourns the passing of Barbara Deer of Chicago.

Lakesia CollinsDemocrat

YOUTH SUBST USE PREVENTION MO

Declares October 2026 as Youth Substance Use Prevention Month in the State of Illinois to bring awareness to youth substance use and to provide the youth of Illinois with the support they need to lead healthy lives and achieve their dreams.

Darby A. HillsRepublican

MEMORIAL-NANCY K. OLSEN

Mourns the passing of Nancy Kay Olsen.

Steve McClureRepublican

CONGRATS-RTAC

Congratulates the Retired Teachers Association of Chicago (RTAC) on achieving 100 years of service to retired Chicago Public School (CPS) educators.

Robert F. MartwickDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-BROOKFIELD LIB BELL

Recognizes the Village of Brookfield on the occasion of rededicating its Bicentennial Liberty Bell in honor of celebrating America 250, the United States' semiquincentennial anniversary.

Mike PorfirioDemocrat

CONGRATS-FF-EMT GINO CASCIOLA

Congratulates Firefighter-Paramedic Gino Casciola of Addison Fire Protection District #1 on being awarded the Illinois Fire Service Medal of Valor. Thanks him for his service and dedication to the Addison community and the State of Illinois.

Karina VillaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-KAREN WARD, ED.D.

Mourns the passing of Karen (Maloney) Ward, Ed.D. of Joliet.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-REP. B. FLYNN CURRIE

Mourns the passing and celebrates the life and commitment to public service of former Illinois State Representative Barbara Flynn Currie.

Don HarmonDemocrat

FSGS AWARENESS DAY

Declares June 9, 2026 as FSGS Awareness Day in the State of Illinois to bring attention to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) disease.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

CONGRATS-FIGHTING ILLINI

Congratulates the University of Illinois Men's Basketball Team, the Fighting Illini, on their historic 2025-26 season.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

CONGRATS-TERRAPIN FLYER

Congratulates Terrapin Flyer on the occasion of the band's 25th anniversary. Wishes its members many more years of success.

Laura FineDemocrat

PROVIDER APPRECIATION DAY

Declares May 8, 2026 as Provider Appreciation Day in the State of Illinois. Urges all citizens to recognize child care providers for their important work and how valuable they are to our communities.

Mary Edly-AllenDemocrat

CONGRATS-IL STATE ARCHIVES

Congratulates the Illinois State Archives and its Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) system on providing 50 years of outstanding service.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

CONGRATS-REP. JESUS G. GARCIA

Congratulates former Illinois State Senator and current U.S. Representative Jesus G. "Chuy" Garcia on his retirement from public service. Thanks him for his decades-long dedication and commitment to his community and the State of Illinois.

Celina VillanuevaDemocrat

COMMENDS-FRANK J. MAUTINO

Commends Frank J. Mautino for his decade of service as Illinois Auditor General. Expresses appreciation for his dedication to strengthening transparency, accountability, and fiscal stewardship in State government. Thanks him for his years of faithful public service. Offers best wishes for his continued success, health, and happiness in retirement.

Chapin RoseRepublican

CONGRATS-NANBPWC

Congratulates the North Central District of the NANBPWC, Inc. (National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs) as they prepare to host the North Central District Regional Conference in Chicago on May 15-17, 2026.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-AMISHA PATEL

Mourns the passing of longtime Chicago community organizer Amisha Patel of Chicago.

Celina VillanuevaDemocrat

JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Declares May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month.

Laura FineDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ANDREW J. KLATT

Mourns the death of Andrew Joseph "Andy" Klatt.

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

CONGRATS-IL MEN'S WCHR BBALL

Congratulates the University of Illinois Men's Wheelchair Basketball Team, the Fighting Illini, on its historic 2025-26 season.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

CONGRATS-UI WOMEN'S WCHR BBALL

Congratulates the University of Illinois women's wheelchair basketball team, the Fighting Illini, on its historic 2025-2026 season. Wishes the team many more successful seasons.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

MEMORIAL-GEORGE V. SHEFFER

Mourns the passing of George V. Sheffer of Carbondale.

Dale FowlerRepublican

COMMENDS-OUR COMMUNITY SALUTES

Commends and recognizes Our Community Salutes for its outstanding service in honoring high school military enlistees and supporting their families and communities.

Mike PorfirioDemocrat

CONGRATS-SEVERSON DELLS

Congratulates Severson Dells Nature Center on achieving its 50th anniversary. Thanks the nature center for its continued commitment to preserving nature through environmental stewardship and providing nature education.

Steve StadelmanDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ORLANDO RIVAS

Mourns the passing of Orlando Rivas of Buffalo Grove.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JOHN SQUIBB, PHD

Mourns the passing of John Squibb, PhD of Chatham, formerly of Mount Vernon.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-HOWARD L. BEAGLES

Mourns the passing of Howard Lane Beagles.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-DAVID L. SHAW

Mourns the death of David L. "Dave" Shaw Sr. of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-EUGENIA C. MCCARTHY

Mourns the death of Eugenia C. "Jeanne" McCarthy of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-OPAL D. RICE

Mourns the passing of Opal Delores Rice.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

CONGRATS-HARVARD MILK DAYS

Congratulates the City of Harvard on the 85th anniversary of its annual Harvard Milk Days festival. Extends best wishes for many more years of successful celebrations.

Dave SyversonRepublican

CONGRATS-WINNEBAGO COUNTY

Congratulates the Winnebago County Forest Preserve District on the 50th anniversary of Colored Sands Bluff Nature Preserve. Commends its ongoing commitment to conservation, education, and stewardship.

Steve StadelmanDemocrat