Bills & Legislation

CONGRATS-DAVID LARSON, ED.D.

Congratulates David Larson, Ed.D. on his retirement as superintendent of Glenbard Township High School District 87 after 13 years of service.

Terra Costa HowardDemocrat

COMMENDS-OMEGA PSI PHI

Commends Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on its remarkable history of leadership, service, and brotherhood. Welcomes its members to the Capitol.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ANDREW J. WERHANE

Mourns the death of Andrew James "Andy" Werhane of Poplar Grove.

Dave VellaDemocrat

CONGRATS-ALAN MILLS

Congratulates Alan Mills on his retirement as executive director of the Uptown People's Law Center (UPLC). Wishes him the best in his future endeavors.

Hoan HuynhDemocrat

CONGRATS-VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE

Congratulates the Village of Riverside on its sesquicentennial anniversary.

Abdelnasser RashidDemocrat

CONGRATS-ROSA ESCARENO

Congratulates Rosa Escareno on her retirement as general superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District. Thanks her for her dedication to the residents of the City of Chicago over the course of her 31-year career in public service.

Eva-Dina DelgadoDemocrat

CONGRATS-CHIEF S. STEWART

Congratulates Police Chief Schenita Stewart of the Evanston Police Department on being named the 2025 Police Chief of the Year by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP). Thanks her for her service to the residents of Evanston and Cook County.

Robyn GabelDemocrat

CONGRATS-REV. JESSE L. JACKSON

Congratulates Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of his membership in the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Commends his decades of visionary service to humanity, rooted in the same ideals he embraced as a young man of Omega Psi Phi.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-R. MCCORMICK-LEGACY

Recognizes the legacy of Colonel Robert R. McCormick for his service to the State of Illinois and the United States of America in honor of the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary.

Dan SwansonRepublican

IL ABLE SAVINGS DAY

Declares August 14, 2025 as Illinois ABLE Savings Day.

Bob MorganDemocrat

COMMENDS-VERA GASKILL

Commends Vera Gaskill on her dedicated service as a member of the Aptakisic-Tripp Community Consolidated School District (CCSD) 102 Board of Education for the past five years. Expresses gratitude for her valiant service as an elected public official.

Daniel DidechDemocrat

COMMENDS-DEEPA AJMIRE

Commends Deepa Ajmire on her dedicated service as a member of the Aptakisic-Tripp Community Consolidated School District (CCSD) 102 Board of Education for the past four years. Expresses gratitude for her valiant service as an elected public official.

Daniel DidechDemocrat

COMMENDS-IL YOUTHBUILD

Commends the Illinois YouthBuild Coalition (IYC) for its dedication to assisting the youth of Illinois. Thanks IYC President Tameka Wilson, various staff members, and the coalition's 18 state-wide directors for their continued efforts and hard work.

Rita MayfieldDemocrat

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM F. MURPHY

Mourns the death of William F. "Bill" Murphy Jr., the former Mayor of the Village of Woodridge.

Dagmara AvelarDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-DAVID JOHNSON

Recognizes David "Dave" Johnson for his dedication and service to the Schaumburg Park District for the past 50 years. Thanks him for serving as an inspiration to the park and recreation field through his work as a commissioner on the Schaumburg Park District Board and as a member of the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD).

Michelle MussmanDemocrat

CONGRATS-SUSIE KURUVILLA

Congratulates Susie Kuruvilla on her retirement as executive director of the Gurnee Park District after 27 years of service. Thanks her for her dedicated service to the Gurnee community.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

CONGRATS-TAYLOR VANDEVOORDE

Congratulates Taylor VanDeVoorde on being named Outstanding Senior in the Division of Animal Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri. Wishes her continued success.

Ryan SpainRepublican

COMMEND-HERB ROACH

Commends Mayor Herb Roach on his years of service to the City of O'Fallon.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

CONGRATS-JOHN P. COLLINS

Congratulates John Patrick Collins on the occasion of his 90th birthday on May 7, 2025. Wishes him many more happy years.

Martin J. MoylanDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MALIK T. MURRAY

Mourns the passing of Malik T. Murray of Chicago.

Curtis J. Tarver, IIDemocrat

CONGRATS-TOM CAULEY

Congratulates Tom Cauley on his retirement as Village President of Hinsdale.

Martha DeuterDemocrat

NEONATAL NURSES WEEK

Declares September 13-19, 2025 as Neonatal Nurses Week.

Laura Faver DiasDemocrat

COMMEND-SOUTH MAIN MERCADO

Commends the organizers, volunteers, vendors, and participants of the South Main Mercado for their dedication, vision, and contributions to the City of Rockford and the State of Illinois.

Maurice A. West, IIDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CHARLES D. ACASILI

Mourns the death of Charles Daniel "Chuck" Acasili.

Jennifer Gong-GershowitzDemocrat

CONGRATS-ROBERT JONES, PH.D.

Congratulates Robert Jones, Ph.D. on concluding his tenure as chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and as vice president of the University of Illinois System after nine years of successful leadership.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

CONGRATS-OKAW, INC.

Congratulates Original Kaskaskia Area Wilderness (OKAW), Inc. on the occasion of its 30th anniversary. Acknowledges its members' efforts in the natural resource conservation of the Kaskaskia River watershed.

Charles MeierRepublican

CALEB'S LEGACY DAY

Mourns the passing of Caleb Thomas Elliott. Declares August 11, 2025 as Caleb's Legacy: Electrical Awareness for a Safer Tomorrow Day. Urges local units of government to require electricians and electrician trainees in the State of Illinois to be properly trained on and equipped with a certified multimeter tool sold by a licensed retailer that regularly sells such devices and to require use of the same. Urges a donation program be created to promote awareness for this cause.

Charles MeierRepublican

MEMORIAL-CHARLES A. HARTKE

Mourns the passing of former State Representative and Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture Charles A. "Chuck" Hartke.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

CONGRATS-JOSEPH E. CREED

Congratulate Joseph E. "Joe" Creed on being named CEO of Caterpillar, Inc. after 28 years of service.

Ryan SpainRepublican

COMMEMORATE-CAMBODIAN GENOCIDE

Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian Genocide, honors the memory of the victims, and recognizes the strength, resilience, and enduring contributions of the Cambodian American community in Illinois and beyond. Celebrates the work of artists, educators, and cultural leaders, including Anida Yoeu Ali, Master Yary Livan, Narath Tan, Monirith Chhea, and Charya Burt, who continue to shape a living legacy of remembrance, cultural identity, and healing. Honors the advocacy of Laura Ouk, the community leadership of Kompha Seth, and the historic public service of Khemarey Khoeun whose contributions exemplify the Cambodian American community's commitment to justice, healing, and equity.

Jennifer Gong-GershowitzDemocrat

MEMORIAL-SGT. JOSE DUENEZ JR.

Mourns the death of Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr. of Joliet.

Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.Democrat

CONGRATS-HENRY NESBIT SR.

Congratulates Henry "Maurice" Nesbit Sr. on the occasion of Celebration Park of the Robbins Park District being renamed Henry "Maurice" Nesbit Sr. Memorial Park in his honor.

Robert "Bob" RitaDemocrat

JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Declares May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month in the State of Illinois.

Bob MorganDemocrat

MEMORIAL-WADEE ALFAYOUMI

Mourns the passing of Wadee Alfayoumi. Honors his memory and celebrates his remarkable life. Reaffirms commitment to building a more inclusive, equitable, and compassionate society where every individual can live free from fear, discrimination, and violence. Expresses standing in solidarity with his family and friends in their grief and mourning.

Nabeela SyedDemocrat

CONGRATS-FIREFIGHTER AWARDEES

Congratulates Fire Captain Justin Moffitt and Firefighters Tyler Brackett and Nick Morrissey on being selected for the Firefighter Excellence Award for their brave and calculated actions that saved a life.

Dan SwansonRepublican

RECOGNIZES-GIRL SCOUTS

Recognizes the members and leaders of the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) in the State of Illinois. Encourages the citizens of Illinois to join in appreciation and celebration of the GSUSA for the organization's work on behalf of girls across the State and the country.

Suzanne M. NessDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-ANNE FLANIGAN BASSI

Recognizes Anne Flanigan Bassi for her decades of tireless and compassionate service to her community. Extends heartfelt appreciation and best wishes on her retirement from public life.

Bob MorganDemocrat

COMMEND-PFC HILL HIGHWAY

Commends the designation of the PFC Wayne W. Hill Jr. Memorial Highway as part of the Heroes Way Designation Program through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

COMMEND-SSG HERREID HWY

Commends the designation of the SSG Robert D. Herreid Memorial Highway as part of the Heroes Way Designation Program through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

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

MEMORIAL-DR. OPEAR R. MYLES

Mourns the passing of Dr. Opear Ree (Cooley) Myles.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

CONGRATS-BOURBONNAIS

Congratulates the Village of Bourbonnais on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.

Jackie HaasRepublican