Bills & Legislation

CONGRATS-TMA

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

Dave Vella

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. Harper

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 Muhl

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.

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 Guzzardi

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 Buclet

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 Buclet

CONGRATS-BILL RILEY

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

Camille Y. Lilly

CONGRATS-TALIA HALVORSEN

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

Brad Stephens

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. Grant

SUPPORT-PUBLIC MEDIA

Expresses support for public media outlets in Illinois and their independence. Encourages all licensees of public media outlets to allow public media to operate under the United States Constitution's right to free press without interference, and requests this in particular from the State's institutes of higher education. Supports the continued flow of public funds to support the free exchange of information from public media outlets to the residents of Illinois.

Sharon Chung

BATTEN DISEASE AWARENESS DAY

Declares June 9, 2025 as Batten Disease Awareness Day in the State of Illinois in order to recognize and bring awareness to the rare disease population, including those living with Batten disease in Illinois, and to recognize the heroic and tireless efforts of Dr. Elizabeth Berry-Kravis and her esteemed colleagues at Rush University Medical Center as they attempt to save children afflicted with Batten disease by searching for treatments and a cure. Commends Charlie Sims for advancing the scientific development of treatments for Batten disease for children everywhere, his family and friends for valiantly facing the difficulties of Batten disease, and the ongoing efforts of Team Charlie in their continued work of finding hope, giving love, and being good.

Janet Yang Rohr

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 Croke

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 Croke

MEMORIAL-DWAYNE C. FISCHER

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

Kyle Moore

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 Moore

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 Schweizer

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 Howard

RECOGNIZE-SUNIL PURI

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

Maurice A. West, II

SUPPORT-NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH

Expresses support for National Safety Month in June 2025 and strongly urges the citizens and businesses of Illinois to observe National Safety Month by practicing safe and healthy behaviors in all aspects of their lives.

Jennifer Sanalitro

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 Grasse

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 Delgado

MEMORIAL-GEORGE MAVROPOULOS

Mourns the death of George Mavropoulos.

Margaret Croke

FRENCH HERITAGE MONTH/DAY

Declares March 2025 as French Heritage Month and March 20, 2025 as French Heritage Day in the State of Illinois to celebrate the linguistic and cultural heritage of French-speaking communities and to promote the values of diversity, cooperation, and cultural exchange.

Jackie Haas

MEMORIAL-TUYET A. M. LE

Mourns the passing of Tuyet Anh Mong Le of Chicago.

Theresa Mah

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 Rohr

PUERTO RICO-FISCAL AUTONOMY

Urges the United States Congress to take immediate action to establish a definitive end date for the operation of the Puerto Rico Financial Oversight and Management Board, ensure a transition toward full fiscal autonomy and local democratic governance in Puerto Rico, and promote economic self actualization and just recovery efforts that are community-driven and accountable to Puerto Ricans on the island.

Lilian Jiménez

KEFIR DAY

Declares June 18, 2025 as Kefir Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages individuals, institutions, and public health leaders across the United States to recognize and celebrate the vital role kefir plays in nourishing bodies, supporting farmers, growing the economy, and improving lives.

La Shawn K. Ford

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. Ford

CONGRATS-ARROW SHED

Congratulates Arrow Shed, LLC on its 80th anniversary.

Charles Meier

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. Kifowit

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 Hanson

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY WEEK

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

Martha Deuter

ALS AWARENESS MONTH

Declares May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Calls upon all Illinoisans to join in supporting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research and advocating for increased funding and to stand in solidarity with those affected by this relentless disease. Expresses earnest support for the ALS community as they seek to increase awareness, prioritize research funding, and secure additional caregiving support.

Jeff Keicher

FALUN DAFA DAY

Declares May 13, 2025 as Falun Dafa Day.

Barbara Hernandez

COMMEND-YOUTH OF THE YEAR

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

Anna Moeller

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.

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. Kifowit

CONGRATS-MARCOS GONZALES

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

Rick Ryan

MEMORIAL-JOELLEN K. DOOLEY

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

Joyce Mason

CONGRATS-BARBARA A. SMITH

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

Wayne A. Rosenthal

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" Welch

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. Rosenthal

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.

CONGRATS-LUCY PROUTY

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

Emanuel "Chris" Welch

URGES-DSP HOURS RESTORATION

Urges full restoration of all eliminated direct support professionals (DSP) hours in the final FY26 State budget to protect the services individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) depend on.

Laura Faver Dias

MEMORIAL-CHERYL GREEN, PH.D.

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

Debbie Meyers-Martin

CONGRATS-GAYE & SUSAN MICHAEL

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

Jay Hoffman

COMMEND-ANDREW STEIN

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

Daniel Didech

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 Johnson