Bills & Legislation

COMMENDS-KERRY FRANK

Commends Kerry Frank of Rockford on her invaluable contributions in business and as a public speaker. Extends best wishes to her continued success.

John M. CabelloRepublican

RECOGNIZES-SHIRL P. BEST

Recognizes the memory of Flight Officer Shirl P. Best and his acts of valor during World War II.

John M. CabelloRepublican

CONGRATS-KATHY VERONI

Congratulates Kathy Veroni on being awarded the 2025 Humanitarian Award from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.

Dave VellaDemocrat

CONGRATS-WHITESIDE MIDDLE SCH

Congratulates Whiteside Middle School, the Warriors, on winning the 2025 Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association Class L Baseball State Championship.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

MEMORIAL-RONALD BEAN

Mourns the passing of former Village President Ronald "Ron" Bean of Park Forest.

Debbie Meyers-MartinDemocrat

CONGRATS-CHRISTOPHER STOHR

Congratulates Dr. Christopher "Chris" Stohr on being named the 2025-2026 Jahns Distinguished Lecturer by the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists (AEG).

Carol AmmonsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JUJU LIEN

Mourns the death of Juju Lien.

Theresa MahDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JIMMIE R. GOGGINS

Mourns the death of Jimmie Ray "Jabo" Goggins of Somerset, Kentucky.

William "Will" DavisDemocrat

COMMENDS-EMMAUS

Commends EMMAUS for its unwavering dedication to ending human trafficking and for supporting male survivors of exploitation. Commends EMMAUS for working toward its mission to validate the worth of every individual, reject stigma, and create a world where all survivors, regardless of gender, can find healing, hope, and a path to wholeness.

Michael CrawfordDemocrat

CONDEMNS-UNLAWFUL ORDERS

Condemns any statements, threats, or insinuations of political violence, from any official, including the President of the United States, that seek to intimidate or punish elected representatives for upholding the Constitution or for reaffirming the duty of service members to refuse unlawful orders. Reaffirms the constitutional and statutory obligations of all uniformed military personnel to obey only lawful orders, to protect the Constitution of the United States, and to reject any directive that violates the rights of the people or the rule of law.

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

MEMORIAL-VICKY L. KING

Mourns the death of Vicky L. King of Mill Shoals.

Paul JacobsRepublican

COMMENDS-TONYA S. HILL

Commends Tonya S. Hill for her outstanding contributions to her community and her profession. Extends heartfelt gratitude for her service.

Brandun SchweizerRepublican

CHILDREN OF 1ST RESPONDERS DAY

Declares June 8, 2026 as Unity for Children of First Responders Day in the State of Illinois. Recognizes the sacrifices made by families and children of first responders. Recognizes Yanna M. Davenport for her efforts to make Unity for Children of First Responders Day a national event.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

IDNR-POLLINATOR CONSERVATION

Urges the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, to increase conservation efforts and to delay seasonal cutting of milkweed and other pollinator enhancement plants along Illinois waterways until August.

Charles MeierRepublican

IL SOIL HEALTH WEEK

Declares March 1 through March 7, 2026 as Illinois Soil Health Week in the State of Illinois. Encourages the celebration of Soil Health Week and its related activities to increase the awareness of Illinois farmers, eaters, and those involved in agribusiness of the importance of the air and water quality environment for all citizens of this State.

Charles MeierRepublican

MEMORIAL-KEVIN RYAN

Mourns the death of Connecticut State Representative Kevin Ryan.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.Democrat

COMMEND-DR. RUBY E. ROBERSON

Commends Dr. Ruby E. Roberson Ed.D. for her extraordinary career as an educator and her profound, sustained, and impactful work with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

William "Will" DavisDemocrat

SCN2A AWARENESS DAY

Declares February 24, 2026 as SCN2A Awareness Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages all residents of Illinois to participate in activities and wear purple, blue, or green on this day to bring awareness of these disorders and the need for treatment.

Daniel J. UgasteRepublican

MEMORIAL-TIM JONES

Mourns the death of Park Forest Police Officer Tim Jones.

Anthony DeLucaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DEBRA THOMPSON

Mourns the death of Debra Thompson.

Sonya M. HarperDemocrat

BLUES KIDS WEEK

Declares the week of July 5 through July 10, 2026 as Blues Kids Week in the State of Illinois in recognition of the annual Blues Camp in Chicago and in celebration of Illinois' rich Blues legacy. Recognizes Fernando Jones and the Blues Kids Foundation for their extraordinary contributions to music education, cultural preservation, and youth development

Michael CrawfordDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JACQUALINE F.G. SCOTT

Mourns the death of Jacqualine Florence Griffin Scott.

William "Will" DavisDemocrat

CONGRATS-LEO HIGH SCHOOL

Congratulates Leo High School on achieving its 100th anniversary, providing a century of distinguished service and dedication to the education of young men on Chicago's South Side. Thanks the high school for its continued resilience and unwavering commitment to this mission.

Michael CrawfordDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ELISE HORTON-NEWKIRK

Mourns the death of Elise Lorraine "Lisa" Horton-Newkirk.

Michael CrawfordDemocrat

CONGRATS-SAUK TRAIL CH. NSDAR

Congratulates the Sauk Trail Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) on achieving its 100th anniversary on July 15, 2026.

Anthony DeLucaDemocrat

CONGRATS-DERRICK M. ROSE

Congratulates Derrick Martell Rose on the retirement of his jersey by the Chicago Bulls in recognition of his remarkable life and career. Thanks him for his lasting contributions to the City of Chicago, the State of Illinois, and the game of basketball.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

COMMEND-KEN MCCRACKEN & OTHERS

Commends Ken McCracken, as well as Connie Flack, Ken and Rhonda McCracken, Kevin Devlin, Sid Carlson, and Knox County Sheriff Jack Harlan for their contributions to saving a man's life.

Dan SwansonRepublican

CONGRATS-KMOX RADIO

Congratulates KMOX Radio on its 100th anniversary, expresses thanks for its service covering issues important to Illinoisans, and wishes it the best as it enters its second century of broadcasting.

Amy ElikRepublican

UNPLUG ILLINOIS DAY

Declares July 11, 2026 as Unplug Illinois Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages all citizens to participate in this opportunity by unplugging from their electronic devices and visiting their local parks, recreation sites, and conservation areas.

Charles MeierRepublican

COMMENDS-C. K. TRICHE-COLVIN

Commends Carmen K. Triche-Colvin for her extraordinary service, leadership, and dedication to public administration, procurement reform, community development, and government excellence. Thanks Carmen Triche-Colvin for her more than three decades of transformative impact on government operations and the communities served.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.Democrat

MEMORIAL-BISHOP DR. C. PORTER

Mourns the death of Bishop Dr. Claude Porter.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

CONGRATS-ST. ANDREWS GOLF

Congratulates St. Andrews Golf & Country Club of West Chicago on the occasion of its 100th anniversary in operation in 2026.

Amy L. GrantRepublican

MEMORIAL-ANGELA J. ROBINSON

Mourns the death of Angela Jeanette Robinson.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CORNELL L. WRIGHT JR.

Mourns the passing of Cornell Lincoln Wright Jr.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

CONGRATS-MU ALPHA LAMBDA

Congratulates the Mu Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for their continuous commitment to our youth and contributions to the success and prosperity of our great State on the occasion of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship initiative's 22nd anniversary.

Maurice A. West, IIDemocrat

FOOTWORK APPRECIATION MONTH

Declares August 2026 as Footwork Appreciation Month in the State of Illinois. Encourages state agencies, educational institutions, and the public at large to recognize and celebrate footwork as an essential part of the cultural heritage of Illinois.

Michael CrawfordDemocrat

COMMENDS-QUEBEC-IL PARTNERSHIP

Commends the decades-long partnership between the Province of Québec and the State of Illinois. Extends best wishes for many more years of mutual prosperity and growth.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

CONGRATS-RONALD J. MEINSMA

Congratulates Ronald Jay Meinsma on his retirement as a volunteer firefighter. Thanks him for his six decades of service throughout Carroll County.

Tony M. McCombieRepublican

BLOOD DONOR MONTH

Declares January 2026 as Blood Donor Month in the State of Illinois. Urges all citizens to celebrate the cause of blood donation and to recognize the lifesaving contributions of volunteer blood donors. Urges all eligible blood donors to donate regularly and for businesses and organizations throughout the State of Illinois to sponsor community blood drives with ImpactLife, Rock River Valley Blood Center, Versiti, and Vitalant, among other blood centers, providing the residents of the State the opportunity to save lives.

Maurice A. West, IIDemocrat

CONGRATS-DIXON HIGH SCHOOL

Congratulates the Dixon High School boys cross country team, the Dukes, on winning the 2025 Illinois High School Association Class 2A state championship.

Bradley FrittsRepublican

MEMORIAL-ALBERT LLORENS

Mourns the passing of Illinois Education Association (IEA) President Albert "Al" Llorens.

William "Will" DavisDemocrat

CONGRATS-RAY LONG

Congratulates Ray Long on his retirement after dedicating more than 40 years to covering Illinois politics as an investigative journalist and thanks him for his service to our community.

Ryan SpainRepublican

CONGRATS-TOM MILLER

Congratulates Tom Miller on his retirement and thanks him for his nearly five decades of dedicated service to the people and communities of Southern Illinois.

Dave SeverinRepublican

CONGRATS-MAJOR CAMERON JONES

Extends warm congratulations to Major Cameron Jones of the United States Air Force on his selection as a 2025 astronaut candidate by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Expresses that the thoughts of the Illinois House are with Major Jones as he undergoes the further grueling training necessary as the future flight crews are selected by NASA for future American missions into space. Looks forward to seeing the name of Illinois' Major Jones on the news wires of the world as he flies above it.

Tony M. McCombieRepublican

MEMORIAL-GOV. JAMES R. EDGAR

Mourns the passing of former Illinois Governor James R. "Jim" Edgar.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.Democrat

MEMORIAL-SARA B. JANZ

Mourns the death of Sara Beth Janz.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

CONGRATS-MICHAEL K. DURKIN

Congratulates Michael K. "Mike" Durkin on being inducted into the University of Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Recognizes him for his excellence on outdoor tracks, on indoor tracks, and on the exceedingly fast track of Illinois law.

Brad StephensRepublican