Bills & Legislation

MEMORIAL-SHELVIN L. M. HALL

Mourns the death of Judge Shelvin Louise Marie Hall.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LUKE M. STREMLAU

Mourns the passing of Luke Martin Stremlau of Normal.

Sharon ChungDemocrat

MARINE CORPS DAY/MONTH

Declares November 10, 2025 as Marine Corps Day and the month of November 2025 as Marine Corps Month.

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

CONGRATS-LOIS CALLAHAN

Congratulates Lois Callahan on her election to the office of National President of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) Auxiliary, serving from 2025-2026.

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

CONGRATS-YAP, INC.

Congratulates Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) on achieving its 50th anniversary while continually making extraordinary contributions to our communities. Commends the organization's unwavering commitment to justice and opportunity and its ongoing efforts to create a more equitable and compassionate society.

Justin SlaughterDemocrat

CONGRATS-CHIEF KENNY RYKER

Congratulates Chief Ryker on his retirement, thanks him for his years of service to his community and to the State of Illinois, and wishes him, his wife and son, and his family the best in their future endeavors.

Blaine WilhourRepublican

RACE AMITY DAY

Declares June 14, 2026 as Race Amity Day in the State of Illinois. Invites communities across the United States of America to join in introspection and reflection on the beauty and richness of the diverse peoples of this great nation while reaching out with a spirit of amity toward one another on Race Amity Day.

Diane Blair-SherlockDemocrat

USPS-SUPPORT

Affirms that the United States Postal Service is a public service that belongs to the people and opposes any effort to dismantle, privatize, or weaken this vital institution.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

CONGRATS-ANDREW FREIHEIT

Congratulates Andrew Freiheit on his induction into the Samuel K. Gove Illinois Legislative Internship Hall of Fame and thanks him for his years of exceptional public service.

Tony M. McCombieRepublican

CONGRATS-ROSS G. WOLF

Congratulates Ross Garrett Wolf on being selected to the National Athletic Hall of Fame for 2025.

Adam M. NiemergRepublican

CONGRATS-ROSA THOMAS

Congratulates Rosa Thomas on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-JOJO BABY

Recognizes Jojo Baby's artistic innovation and decades of service to the LGBTQ community of Chicago. Commends Jojo Baby for their integral role in shaping the identity and artistic vibrancy of the Illinois drag performance scene and for their unwavering advocacy for diversity and inclusion.

Hoan HuynhDemocrat

COMMENDS-D. COURT HARRIS

Commends D. Court Harris on his eight years of service as chairman of the Chicago Executive Airport Board. Wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.

Tracy Katz MuhlDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JOSEPH CALDWELL

Mourns the death of Joseph Caldwell of Chicago.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

CONGRATS-JEFF KOLBUS

Congratulates Jeff Kolbus of Edwards on being elected the 2025 president-elect of the Illinois Realtors Association.

Ryan SpainRepublican

MEMORIAL-ROXIE L. FREDERICK

Mourns the passing of Roxie Lee "Rocky" Frederick Jr.

John M. CabelloRepublican

COMMENDS-ROCKFORD ANTHOLOGY

Commends The Rockford Anthology for its outstanding contribution to Illinois literature and for capturing the enduring spirit of the Rockford community. Commends Editor Rachel León and all contributing authors for their dedication to telling Rockford's story with honesty, compassion, and hope. Wishes them continued success in advancing community storytelling throughout Illinois.

Maurice A. West, IIDemocrat

COMMEND-ALLEN J. LYNCH

Commends Sgt. Allen James Lynch on his military service and on his dedication to serving the veterans of the State of Illinois.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LINDA N. HOEFERT

Mourns the death of Linda N. Hoefert of Mount Prospect.

Nicolle GrasseDemocrat

COMMENDS-WGU SCHOOL OF TECH

Commends Western Governors University's School of Technology for its outstanding contributions to Illinois' workforce development, economic growth, and educational innovation.

Michael CrawfordDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BISHOP JOSEPH JOHNSON

Mourns the passing of Bishop Joseph Hosea Johnson of Peoria.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DAKOTA J. WELCH

Mourns the death of Dakota James Welch.

Jed DavisRepublican

CONGRATS-U.S. MARINE CORPS

Congratulates the United States Marine Corps on its 250th birthday. Commends the sacrifices and valor displayed by Marines.

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ERROL E. USHER

Mourns the death of Errol E. Usher of Ladyville, Belize.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

BEAUTIFUL MINDS PINK SAREE DAY

Declares October 11, 2025 as Beautiful Minds Pink Saree Day/#MyPinkHealth Awareness Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages all residents of Illinois to support initiatives that advance women's wellness, mental health, and youth empowerment.

Natalie A. ManleyDemocrat

COMMENDS-QUAD CTY URBAN LEAGUE

Commends the Quad County Urban League (QCUL) on achieving 50 years of positive and impactful community development in service of its mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities.

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

CONGRATS-FAMILYCORE

Congratulates FamilyCore on the occasion of its 125th anniversary. Thanks the agency for its continued efforts to promote safe environments for children and families in the City of Peoria and the surrounding areas.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

GUN VIOLENCE-PREVENT

Urges the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to identify and publish a list of evidence-based, decision-making, and impulse-control curricula that have been demonstrated to reduce violence involvement, make at least one free or low-cost curriculum available statewide for optional integration into existing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) instruction, encourage districts to implement these programs using existing resources and staff development, and develop, pilot, and rigorously test new school-based decision-making and violence-prevention curricula that can be easily adopted by ISBE and schools statewide if proven effective in reducing violence. Urges the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC), the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), and county probation and diversion programs to identify and approve evidence-based, decision-making curricula appropriate for minors under supervision, diversion, or detention, to encourage their integration as standard early interventions, and to implement these initiatives within existing budgets and structures. Urges the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) to coordinate with ISBE, AOIC, DJJ, and local partners to align violence-prevention curricula and community-based interventions across settings. Recognizes Professor Jens Ludwig for his groundbreaking research, leadership, and publication of Unforgiving Places. Acknowledges the contributions of other scholars and organizations advancing behavioral approaches to violence prevention.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BETTIE J. JORDAN

Mourns the passing of Bettie Jean Jordan.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

COMMENDS-CGCC CHICAGO

Commends the China General Chamber of Commerce Chicago (CGCC Chicago) for its work in facilitating economic cooperation and cultural exchange between the United States and China.

Hoan HuynhDemocrat

MEMORIAL-GRAHAM WALLER JR.

Mourns the death of Graham Waller Jr.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.Democrat

CONGRATS-BRIAN K. LEONARD SR.

Congratulates Brian Keith Leonard Sr. on his retirement from Ameren Illinois. Wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

CONGRATS-FRIENDS OF CHI RIVER

Congratulates Friends of the Chicago River on the occasion of being awarded the 2025 Thiess International River Prize. Thanks the organization for its visionary leadership, tireless advocacy, and enduring commitment to protecting and restoring our waterways.

Will GuzzardiDemocrat

COMMENDS-REV. DR. J. A. WRIGHT

Commends the Reverend Dr. Jeremiah Alvesta Wright Jr. on the occasion of his 65th year of membership in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Commends his extraordinary contributions to ministry, education, and the spiritual life of Illinois and the nation. Thanks him for his lifetime of service, scholarship, and unwavering faith.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

CONGRATS-HEATHERRIDGE

Congratulates the HeatherRidge development and neighborhood in the Village of Gurnee on achieving its 50th anniversary.

Laura Faver DiasDemocrat

CONGRATS-ROCK OF AGES CHURCH

Congratulates Rock of Ages Baptist Church in Maywood on achieving its 75th anniversary.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

MEMORIAL-RAYMOND B. LEE

Mourns the death of Raymond Ben-Kuey Lee of Chicago.

Theresa MahDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CHARLES J. KIRK

Mourns the passing of Charles James "Charlie" Kirk.

Patrick SheehanRepublican

MEMORIAL-RICHARD E. NORTHERN

Mourns the passing of Richard E. "Hap" Northern of Quincy.

Kyle MooreRepublican

MEMORIAL-CHARLIE KIRK

Mourns the death of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.

Martin McLaughlinRepublican

PBC AWARENESS MONTH

Declares September 2025 as Primary Biliary Cholangitis Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Calls upon Illinois residents, health professionals, and community leaders to join in supporting education, advocacy, and solidarity for all those living with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC).

Sonya M. HarperDemocrat

CONGRATS-CRETE TOWNSHIP

Congratulates Crete Township in Will County on the occasion of its 175th anniversary of township government operations.

Anthony DeLucaDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-S. AUSTRALIA HOUSE

Recognizes and celebrates the establishment of a legislative friendship with the House of Assembly of South Australia. Expresses commitment to ongoing collaboration, mutual support, and shared advocacy for the cause of representative government as a fundamental human right. Expresses hope that this relationship serves as a model for other legislative bodies around the world to form bonds rooted in democracy, peace, and mutual respect.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY WEEK

Declares the week of September 21 through September 27, 2025 as Surgical Technology Week in the State of Illinois. Honors these dedicated healthcare professionals for their hard work and expertise in patient safety in the operating room that often goes unnoticed. Recognizes their educators for providing them with specialized training in surgical technology.

Michelle MussmanDemocrat

CONGRATS-METHODIST COLLEGE

Congratulates Methodist College on achieving its 125th anniversary. Wishes the institution continued success in the years to come.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

CONGRATS-IBEW LOCAL 134

Congratulates International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134 and its members, past and present, for 125 years of craftsmanship and service that have helped power Chicago's growth into one of the world's great cities. Wishes them many more years of excellence ahead.

Kimberly Du BucletDemocrat

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Declares Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15, 2025. Encourages all residents to participate in activities, ceremonies, and educational programs that honor the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

Barbara HernandezDemocrat

CONGRATS-KASKASKIA COLLEGE

Congratulates Kaskaskia College on its 85th anniversary. Commends its historic role as Illinois' first recognized community college under the Illinois Community College Act of 1965. Commends the leadership of Kaskaskia College President George Evans, the board of trustees, the faculty, the staff, and the administration for their dedication to providing high-quality education and workforce training, positively impacting the lives of countless students, alumni, and families.

Charles MeierRepublican