Bills & Legislation

CONGRATS-HICKORY CREEK SCHOOL

Congratulates the Hickory Creek Middle School girls volleyball team, the Tigers, on winning the 2025 Illinois Elementary School Association 7th Grade Class 4A State Championship.

Anthony DeLucaDemocrat

CONGRATS-BANTERRA BANK

Congratulates Banterra Bank on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Thanks its leadership and employees for their enduring service and contributions. Extends best wishes for continued success and prosperity in the future.

Patrick WindhorstRepublican

COMMENDS-THE SELFHELP HOME

Commends The Selfhelp Home for its 87 years of contributions and service to the people of the State of Illinois.

Hoan HuynhDemocrat

COMMEND-SFC THOMPSON HGHY

Commends the designation of Route 25 in Aurora from Sullivan Road to Ashland Avenue as the SFC Ogden N. Thompson Memorial Highway as part of the Heroes Way Designation Program through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MICHAEL J. MCBRIDE

Mourns the death of Michael J. "Mike" McBride of North Chicago.

Rita MayfieldDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DENISE RICHARDSON

Mourns the passing of Denise Richardson of the Village of Carpentersville Board of Trustees.

Anna MoellerDemocrat

WILLIAMS SYN. AWARENESS MONTH

Declares May 2025 and May 2026 as Williams Syndrome Awareness Month.

Tracy Katz MuhlDemocrat

CONGRATS-TMA

Congratulates the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) on its 100th anniversary of leading and supporting small and midsize manufacturers.

Dave VellaDemocrat

COMMENDS-FR. MICHAEL PFLEGER

Commends Father Michael Louis Pfleger for his 50 years of service as a priest and his dedication to the Saint Sabina Parish, for being a beacon of hope and change for people living on Chicago's South Side, and especially for his work for victims of gun violence.

Sonya M. HarperDemocrat

COMMENDS-COURT D. HARRIS

Commends Court D. 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

CONGRATS-NORMAN FANNING

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

Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.Democrat

COMMENDS-C. HERNANDEZ FALCON

Commends Carlos Hernandez Falcon for his work in the Puerto Rican arts community. Thanks him for his continued commitment to advancing the arts in the State and beyond.

Will GuzzardiDemocrat

COMMENDS-USPS EMPLOYEES

Commends the employees of United States Postal Service (USPS) for their outstanding service to the United States and its communities and their hard work, dedication, and commitment to delivering for America.

Kimberly Du BucletDemocrat

COMMENDS-NALC BRANCH 11

Commends the members of National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 11 for their hard work, dedication, outstanding service to the community, and commitment to delivering for the United States.

Kimberly Du BucletDemocrat

CONGRATS-BILL RILEY

Congratulates Bill Riley on being inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Camille Y. LillyDemocrat

CONGRATS-TALIA HALVORSEN

Congratulates Talia Halvorsen on the successful conclusion of her Olympic boxing career.

Brad StephensRepublican

COMMENDS-WHEATON FLD. OF HONOR

Commends the organizers, volunteers, and participants of the Wheaton Field of Honor for observing and reflecting upon the service generated by the members of the United States Armed Forces, past and present, as well as first responders and community defenders of all types who keep our communities and way of life safe.

Amy L. GrantRepublican

CONGRATS-LCPS

Congratulates Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS) in Chicago on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. Thanks LPCS for its continued dedication to serving its community.

Margaret CrokeDemocrat

CONGRATS-GEJA'S CAFE

Congratulates Geja's Café, located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, on achieving its 60th anniversary. Wishes the restaurant continued success.

Margaret CrokeDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DWAYNE C. FISCHER

Mourns the passing of Dwayne Charles "D.D." Fischer.

Kyle MooreRepublican

COMMENDS-BRYAN RENFRO, PH.D.

Commends Bryan Renfro, Ph.D. for his outstanding leadership and service as president of John Wood Community College. Wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.

Kyle MooreRepublican

CONGRATS-HON. RITA B. GARMAN

Congratulates the Honorable Rita B. Garman on being the recipient of the AMBUCS First Citizen Award by the Danville Chapter of AMBUCS. Thanks her for her continued service and dedication to the Danville community.

Brandun SchweizerRepublican

COMMENDS-C. HAMMOND, PH.D.

Commends Christine Hammond, Ph.D. for her exceptional service as interim president of the College of DuPage. Wishes her all the best in her future endeavors.

Terra Costa HowardDemocrat

RECOGNIZE-SUNIL PURI

Recognizes Sunil Puri for his visionary leadership, transformative contributions, and enduring impact on the Rockford region.

Maurice A. West, IIDemocrat

OPPOSE-TRUMP HEALTHCARE CUTS

Expresses opposition to the Trump healthcare cuts, which fundamentally undermine the basic dignity and financial security of working families across the country. Calls upon the United States Senate to immediately table the Trump healthcare cuts bill and instead pursue reforms such as the Illinois' Healthcare Protection Act to make healthcare more accessible and more affordable.

Nicolle GrasseDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-MARY LYON SCHOOL

Recognizes Jose Quiles, Sandy Blake, Judge Susan Christine O'Meara Getzendanner, Eloise Kelly, Matthew Morgenthau, Michael Spano, Denise Spano, and Luis Coss for their individual contributions and dedication to Mary Lyon School, helping shape the success of its students, staff, and mission, in honor of the elementary school's 100th anniversary.

Eva-Dina DelgadoDemocrat

MEMORIAL-GEORGE MAVROPOULOS

Mourns the death of George Mavropoulos.

Margaret CrokeDemocrat

MEMORIAL-TUYET A. M. LE

Mourns the passing of Tuyet Anh Mong Le of Chicago.

Theresa MahDemocrat

CONGRATS-OSWALD'S PHARMACY

Congratulates the employees, executives, and leadership of Oswald's Pharmacy on the occasion of its sesquicentennial anniversary. Commends their continued commitment to supporting and enriching Naperville's community with quality care and medical equipment.

Janet Yang RohrDemocrat

CONGRATS-TONY J. YUSCIUS

Congratulates Tony J. Yuscius on his retirement. Thanks him for his service to the General Assembly and the State of Illinois.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

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