Bills & Legislation

CONGRATS-ARROW SHED

Congratulates Arrow Shed, LLC on its 80th anniversary.

Charles MeierRepublican

COMMEND-SFC KATSOOLIAS HWY

Commends the designation of the SFC Theodore A. Katsoolias Memorial Highway as part of the Heroes Way Designation Program through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

CONGRATS-IL DELEGATES SO USA

Congratulates the Illinois members of Team USA who represented our State with honor at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games.

Matt HansonDemocrat

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY WEEK

Declares November 10-14, 2025 as School Psychology Week.

Martha DeuterDemocrat

COMMEND-YOUTH OF THE YEAR

Congratulates the 2025 Illinois Boys and Girls Clubs Youth of the Year finalists for their outstanding achievements.

Anna MoellerDemocrat

CONGRATS-NORMAN FANNING

Congratulates Norman "Norm" Fanning on the Elwood Fire Protection District Training Facility being renamed in his honor as the Norman Fanning Training Facility. Thanks him for his decades of service to the Village of Elwood.

Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.Democrat

COMMENDS-C.H. HANSON

Commends C.H. Hanson, its employees, and the Hanson family for their decades of accomplishments, charitable giving, and commitment to the Chicagoland community. Wishes C.H. Hanson many more decades of continued success.

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

CONGRATS-MARCOS GONZALES

Congratulates Marcos Gonzales on being named the 2024-25 Daily Southtown Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

Rick RyanDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JOELLEN K. DOOLEY

Mourns the death of Joellen K. "Jo" Dooley of Waukegan.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

CONGRATS-BARBARA A. SMITH

Congratulates Barbara Ann (Fanale) Smith on celebrating her 90th birthday. Wishes her many more delightful years.

Wayne A. RosenthalRepublican

CONGRATS-HENRY HARMS

Thanks and congratulates Henry Harms as he marks 40 years of service to the State of Illinois, the General Assembly thereof, and the people of Illinois. Wishes Henry Harms and his family continued success and happiness for as long as he may decide to continue serving the people of Illinois and thereafter.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

CONGRATS-BRIG. GEN. JOHN GREEN

Congratulates Brigadier General John M. "Marty" Green on his retirement as Air National Guard Assistant to the Air Force Deputy Judge Advocate General.

Wayne A. RosenthalRepublican

COMMEND-SPORT FISH PROGRAM

Commends America's anglers, boaters, the sportfishing industry, state fish and wildlife agencies, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for their leading role in restoring healthy populations of fish and aquatic resources, both game and non-game, to the abundance we see today with the help of the Sport Fish Restoration Program, in this the 75th anniversary year of the program's establishment as part of the American System of Conservation Funding.

Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.Democrat

CONGRATS-LUCY PROUTY

Congratulates Lucy Prouty on her retirement and thanks her for her service to the citizens of Ela Township.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CHERYL GREEN, PH.D.

Mourns the passing of Cheryl F. Green, Ph.D.

Debbie Meyers-MartinDemocrat

CONGRATS-GAYE & SUSAN MICHAEL

Congratulates Gaye and Susan Michael on successfully owning and operating Michael's Restaurant in Highland.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

COMMEND-ANDREW STEIN

Commends Andrew Stein on his dedicated service to the Village of Buffalo Grove for the past 21 years.

Daniel DidechDemocrat

CONGRATS-CHANNEL CAT

Congratulates the Channel Cat on its 30th anniversary in providing critical passenger ferryboat service to the Quad Cities. Acknowledges Executive Director Kathy Wine of River Action and CEO/Managing Director Jeff Nelson of MetroLINK for their leadership, innovation, and commitment to the Mississippi River and the Quad Cities riverfronts.

Gregg JohnsonDemocrat

CONGRATS-TYRONE ECHOLS

Congratulates Mayor Tyrone Echols of the City of Venice on his retirement. Wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LORI HEALEY

Mourns the passing of Lori Healey of Chicago.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-REP. CYNTHIA SOTO

Mourns the passing of former State Representative Cynthia "Cindy" Soto.

Elizabeth "Lisa" HernandezDemocrat

AUCTIONEERS DAY

Declares May 7, 2025 as Auctioneers Day in the State of Illinois.

Dan SwansonRepublican

FSGS AWARENESS DAY

Declares June 10, 2025 as FSGS Awareness Day in Illinois to bring attention to the focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) disease.

William "Will" DavisDemocrat

CONGRATS-POPE LEO XIV

Congratulates Pope Leo XIV on being elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.

Kimberly Du BucletDemocrat

CONGRATS-DR. CLARE M. OLLAYOS

Congratulates Dr. Clare M. Ollayos on her retirement from the Elgin Community College Board of Trustees.

Anna MoellerDemocrat

CONGRATS-BILL BREEDLOVE

Congratulates Bill Breedlove on being selected as the 2025 Outstanding Citizen.

Travis WeaverRepublican

NAT'L BOARD CERT. TEACHERS DAY

Declares September 2, 2025 as National Board Certified Teachers Recognition Day in the State of Illinois in celebration of the 25th anniversary of National Board Certification in Illinois and in recognition of the contributions and accomplishments of National Board Certified Teachers across the State.

Katie StuartDemocrat

MEMORIAL-TYRONE HAYMORE

Mourns the passing of Tyrone Haymore of Robbins.

Debbie Meyers-MartinDemocrat

CONGRATS-OZZIE GUILLEN

Congratulates Oswaldo "Ozzie" Guillén Barrios on his storied career and remarkable achievements.

Edgar González, Jr.Democrat

ELIMATE MPJE REQUIREMENT

Urges the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), in consultation with the Illinois Board of Pharmacy, to eliminate the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) as a requirement for pharmacist licensure in the State of Illinois. Encourages the IDFPR and the Illinois Board of Pharmacy to consider alternative approaches to ensuring pharmacists' understanding of state-specific laws and rules, including continuing education, attestation statements, or integration of jurisprudence content within the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX).

Natalie A. ManleyDemocrat

MEMORIAL-RICHARD KELLERHALS

Mourns the passing of Richard Kellerhals of Bloomington.

Sharon ChungDemocrat

CONGRATS-NATURE CONSERVANCY

Congratulates The Nature Conservancy on the 25th anniversary of the Emiquon Preserve. Commends its staff, partners, and supporters for their vision, dedication, and accomplishments in restoring and protecting one of Illinois' most important natural treasures.

Norine K. HammondRepublican

COMMENDS-ROGER L. BYRNE

Commends Roger L. Byrne on his service to the Village of Vernon Hills.

Daniel DidechDemocrat

COMMENDS-MARIA CASTRO

Commends Maria Castro on her service to women in need as founder and CEO of her nonprofit, Love Purse. Wishes her continued success in her philanthropic endeavors.

Barbara HernandezDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-HON. THOMAS CHIOLA

Recognizes the Honorable Thomas R. Chiola on his extraordinary career and contributions to the State as the first openly gay elected official in Illinois.

Kelly M. CassidyDemocrat

COMMENDS-A. GOFORTH & D. HUG

Commends the brave actions of Andy Goforth and Daven Hug and honors them for nobly putting their lives on the line to protect some of Illinois' most vulnerable residents.

Charles MeierRepublican

CONGRATS-ST. ANTHONY GRADE SCH

Congratulates the St. Anthony Grade School's 8th grade boys' basketball team, the Bullpups, on winning the 2024-25 Illinois Elementary School Association Class 2A State Championship.

Brad HalbrookRepublican

CONGRATS-ILL ROAD CONTRACTORS

Congratulates the Illinois Road Contractors and the Davidsmeyer family on 100 years of hard-worked service and innovation in manufacturing and building many of the roadways in Illinois and beyond and for remaining a family business for four generations and counting.

Christopher "C.D." DavidsmeyerRepublican

COMMENDS-MARK & ROBIN SEIGLE

Commends Mark and Robin Seigle for their philanthropic work in the Elgin and Dundee communities. Thanks them for their continued dedication to serving and helping others.

Anna MoellerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MARY ASTER BAILEY

Mourns the death of Mary Aster Bailey of Chicago.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

CONGRATS-KNIGHT'S ACTION PARK

Congratulates Knight's Action Park on 95 years of providing family-owned service and entertainment and commends the Knight Family for their unwavering dedication to bringing joy, recreation, and a strong sense of community to Springfield and beyond.

Wayne A. RosenthalRepublican

COMMENDS-DELTA SIGMA THETA

Commends Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated for its outstanding legacy of public service and advocacy. Commends its members for their steadfast dedication to creating positive change in communities throughout Illinois and internationally.

Camille Y. LillyDemocrat

HONORS-ETHAN TKALEC

Honors and recognizes Ethan Tkalec for his extraordinary life, his strength of character, and the boundless inspiration he provides to his family, community, and all the people of the State of Illinois. Recognizes Ethan Tkalec's life as a testament to bravery, resilience, and the enduring power of joy as he celebrates his birthday on May 28, 2025.

Abdelnasser RashidDemocrat

COMMENDS-UIC CHAIR CHAT SERIES

Commends the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) for its commitment to fostering leadership and dialogue through the Chair Chats series. Celebrates the upcoming event featuring Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski and Chancellor Dr. Marie Lynn Miranda. Commends Coach K for his distinctive legacy of leadership. Commends Chancellor Miranda for her dedication to expanding inclusive access to world-class higher education, advancing student success, promoting research excellence, and enhancing the public good.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

RECOGNIZE-THE LINKS, INC.

Recognizes the work of Area Director Sheila R. Brown and the various chapters in the Central Area and salute them on Links Day at the Illinois State Capitol.

Rita MayfieldDemocrat

COMMENDS-RENEE KLASS

Commends Renee Klass on dedicated service to the Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District (CCSD) 96 Board of Education for the past 24 years. Thanks her for her unwavering commitment to the students and the district.

Daniel DidechDemocrat

CONGRATS-IEC

Congratulates the Illinois Environmental Council and its more than 130 affiliate members on the organization's 50th anniversary. Thanks IEC affiliate members, staff, and volunteers over the years for their collective efforts to safeguard Illinois, its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems.

Robyn GabelDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DOROTHY M. ROBERSON

Mourns the death of Dorothy Mae Roberson.

Debbie Meyers-MartinDemocrat

CONGRATS-BENET ACADEMY

Congratulates the Benet Academy boys basketball team, the Redwings, on winning the 2024-25 Illinois High School Association Class 4A State Championship.

Amy L. GrantRepublican

CONGRATS-MARY STITT

Congratulate Mary Stitt on celebrating her 100th birthday.

Nicolle GrasseDemocrat