Bills & Legislation

CONGRATS-IDNR/BEALL WOODS

Congratulates the Illinois Department of Natural Resources on the 60th anniversary of the dedication of Beall Woods Nature Preserve and commends its ongoing commitment to conservation, education, and stewardship.

Terri BryantRepublican

MEMORIAL-RONALD R. KUHN

Mourns the passing of Ronald Ray "Ron" Kuhn.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JOHN G. BARTHOLOMEW

Mourns the passing of Officer John G. Bartholomew of the Chicago Police Department.

Robert F. MartwickDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MILTON D. KELLY

Mourns the passing of Milton Dow "Milt" Kelly of Fisher.

Chapin RoseRepublican

MEMORIAL-MILTON CHANDLER

Mourns the death of Milton Chandler.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ELLEN C. HAMAKER

Mourns the passing of Ellen Clare Hamaker of Lehigh Acres, Florida.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

NEC AWARENESS MONTH/DAY

Declares May 2026 as NEC Awareness Month and May 17, 2026 as NEC Awareness Day in the State of Illinois to encourage increased public awareness, education, and research efforts related to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and support for families affected by this disease.

Chris BalkemaRepublican

CONGRATS-JAY HARRINGTON

Congratulates Southwestern Illinois College Basketball Head Coach Jay Harrington on his career accomplishments.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-SUE BUSTIN

Recognizes Sue Bustin for her service and dedication as medical caseworker of the Joliet Township Government Office for 23 and a half years.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-WARREN B. COOPER JR.

Mourns the passing of Warren Bell Cooper Jr.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

ASSYRIAN HERITAGE MONTH

Declares April 2026 as Assyrian Heritage Month in the State of Illinois. Commends the Assyrian community in Illinois for their enduring contributions, resilience, and cultural heritage.

Ram VillivalamDemocrat

ASTHMA/ALLERGY AWARENESS MONTH

Declares May 2026 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Calls upon all Illinoisans to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DIANE R. DOHERTY

Mourns the death of Diane Rose Doherty.

Don HarmonDemocrat

CONGRATS-TESSA JANECKE

Congratulates Tessa Janecke on winning a gold medal as a member of the United States Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Team. Commends her for representing Illinois and the nation with distinction. Wishes her continued success, including in her pursuit of achieving a national championship at Penn State University.

Andrew S. ChesneyRepublican

MEMORIAL-KEVIN SCHOEPLEIN

Mourns the death of Kevin Schoeplein of Bluffton, South Carolina.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-EARL FERGUSON

Mourns the death of Earl Ferguson.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-REV. DR. W. G. GRICE

Mourns the death of Rev. Dr. William G. "Bill" Grice III.

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

MEMORIAL-PHYLLIS J. MOCABEE

Mourns the death of Phyllis J. Mocabee of Sullivan.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-JOHN M. ECKERT

Mourns the passing of John M. Eckert of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-LAWRENCE K. TUMULTY

Mourns the passing of Lawrence K. "Larry" Tumulty.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-COL GENE W. BLADE

Mourns the passing of Colonel Gene Walter Blade of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-BLAKE E. RODERICK

Mourns the death of Blake Eugene Roderick.

Jil TracyRepublican

MEMORIAL-SUZANNE OEHRLEIN

Mourns the passing of Suzanne "Sue" Oehrlein.

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK

Declares April 11 through April 17, 2026 as Black Maternal Health Week in the State of Illinois. Commends the work of organizations, health care providers, managed care entities, and community leaders, including Meridian Health Plan's MomCare initiative, for their dedication to improving maternal health outcomes and advancing equity across Illinois. Reaffirms commitment to supporting policies, programs, and partnerships that eliminate maternal health disparities and ensure that every mother in Illinois has access to high-quality, culturally competent care. Encourages continued public-private partnerships and innovative care delivery models that expand access, improve outcomes, and strengthen accountability across the maternal health ecosystem.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JOSEPH C. PILAND

Mourns the death of Joseph Chaly Piland, Ed.D.

Chapin RoseRepublican

CONGRATS-BELVIDERE LIONS CLUB

Congratulates the Belvidere Lions Club on the occasion of its 80-year anniversary. Wishes the Club all the best in its future endeavors.

Dave SyversonRepublican

CONGRATS-YMCA U.S.

Congratulates the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) on the occasion of the 175th anniversary of the founding of the first chapter of the YMCA that was based in the United States, and commends the YMCA's role in responding to community needs, connecting people, fostering support, and building relationships and a sense of belonging.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MARK T. MORGAN

Mourns the death of Mark Timothy Morgan.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MARLEEN KAY KING

Mourns the death of Marleen Kay King.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-MARCIA A. ROSENTHAL

Mourns the death of Marcia Ann (Weber) Rosenthal.

Steve McClureRepublican

CONGRATS-AMERICAN AIRLINES

Congratulates American Airlines on its 100th anniversary and centennial celebration. Thanks the airline for its continued commitment to the State of Illinois.

Don HarmonDemocrat

CONGRATS-UNITED AIRLINES

Congratulates United Airlines on its 100th anniversary and expresses gratitude for its century of service.

Don HarmonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-THERIS M. GABINSKI

Mourns the passing of Theris M. "Terry" Gabinski of Chicago.

Robert F. MartwickDemocrat

MEMORIAL-GERALD J. GROHN

Mourns the passing of Gerald Joseph "Jerry" Grohn.

Michael E. HastingsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JOE I. CONOVER

Mourns the death of Joe Irvin Conover of Quincy.

Jil TracyRepublican

CONGRATS-AQSA SCHOOL

Congratulates Aqsa School on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. Commends the institution for its decades of leadership, innovation, and service to the people of Illinois.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-OLGHA S. SANDMAN

Mourns the death of Olgha Sierra Sandman.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BETSY JONES

Mourns the death of Betsy Jones.

David KoehlerDemocrat

ALPHA PHI ALPHA DAY

Declares May 6, 2026 as Alpha Phi Alpha Day in the State of Illinois. Commends Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated for 120 years of outstanding service, leadership, and advocacy. Welcomes the members of the fraternity to the State Capitol for this annual celebration of excellence.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA DAY

Declares May 6, 2026 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Day in the State of Illinois.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-KENNETH MORTON

Mourns the death of Kenneth "Ken" Morton of Mahomet.

Chapin RoseRepublican

MEMORIAL-SANDRA J. BOOKER

Mourns the passing of Sandra Jean Booker.

Mary Edly-AllenDemocrat

CONGRATS-RIALTO SQUARE THEATRE

Congratulates the Rialto Square Theatre on the occasion of its 100th anniversary, celebrating a century of artistic achievement, historic preservation, and community service. Commends all those who have contributed to the success and preservation of the Rialto Square Theatre over the past century. Extends best wishes for its continued vitality and success for generations to come.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-GARY G. KRUEGER

Mourns the passing of Gary G. Krueger.

Jil TracyRepublican

MEMORIAL-YNOT VICTIMS

Mourns the loss and celebrates the lives of the five young victims of the Chatham YNOT tragedy, Rylee D. Britton, Alma L. Buhnerkempe, Kathryn S. Corley, Ainsley G. Johnson, and Bradley J. Lund, on the one-year anniversary of the incident.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JOAN K. CULLY

Mourns the death of Joan Kay Cully.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-THEODORE SARANTOS

Mourns the death of Theodore "Ted" Sarantos of Oak Park.

Don HarmonDemocrat