Bills & Legislation

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 Hoffman

MEMORIAL-LORI HEALEY

Mourns the passing of Lori Healey of Chicago.

Kam Buckner

MEMORIAL-REP. CYNTHIA SOTO

Mourns the passing of former State Representative Cynthia "Cindy" Soto.

Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

PREVENTION WEEK

Declares May 11 through May 17, 2025 as Prevention Week.

Patrick Windhorst

AUCTIONEERS DAY

Declares May 7, 2025 as Auctioneers Day in the State of Illinois.

Dan Swanson

FSGS AWARENESS DAY

Declares June 10, 2025 as FSGS Awareness Day in Illinois to bring attention to the focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) disease.

William "Will" Davis

CONGRATS-POPE LEO XIV

Congratulates Pope Leo XIV on being elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.

Kimberly Du Buclet

CONGRATS-DR. CLARE M. OLLAYOS

Congratulates Dr. Clare M. Ollayos on her retirement from the Elgin Community College Board of Trustees.

Anna Moeller

CONGRATS-BILL BREEDLOVE

Congratulates Bill Breedlove on being selected as the 2025 Outstanding Citizen.

Travis Weaver

NAT'L BOARD CERT. TEACHERS DAY

Declares September 2, 2025 as National Board Certified Teachers Recognition Day in the State of Illinois in celebration of the 25th anniversary of National Board Certification in Illinois and in recognition of the contributions and accomplishments of National Board Certified Teachers across the State.

Katie Stuart

ALS AWARENESS MONTH

Declares May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month and urges all Americans to join in supporting ALS research, advocating for increased funding, and standing in solidarity with those affected by this relentless disease.

Terra Costa Howard

MEMORIAL-TYRONE HAYMORE

Mourns the passing of Tyrone Haymore of Robbins.

Debbie Meyers-Martin

CONGRATS-OZZIE GUILLEN

Congratulates Oswaldo "Ozzie" Guillén Barrios on his storied career and remarkable achievements.

Edgar González, Jr.

ELIMATE MPJE REQUIREMENT

Urges the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), in consultation with the Illinois Board of Pharmacy, to eliminate the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) as a requirement for pharmacist licensure in the State of Illinois. Encourages the IDFPR and the Illinois Board of Pharmacy to consider alternative approaches to ensuring pharmacists' understanding of state-specific laws and rules, including continuing education, attestation statements, or integration of jurisprudence content within the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX).

Natalie A. Manley

MEMORIAL-RICHARD KELLERHALS

Mourns the passing of Richard Kellerhals of Bloomington.

Sharon Chung

PAY EQUITY DAY

Declares March 25, 2025 as Pay Equity Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages the citizens of this State to learn about the pay gap that women experience in society and to learn about these various dates that bring attention to the pay gap that specific groups experience.

Norine K. Hammond

CONGRATS-NATURE CONSERVANCY

Congratulates The Nature Conservancy on the 25th anniversary of the Emiquon Preserve. Commends its staff, partners, and supporters for their vision, dedication, and accomplishments in restoring and protecting one of Illinois' most important natural treasures.

Norine K. Hammond

COMMENDS-ROGER L. BYRNE

Commends Roger L. Byrne on his service to the Village of Vernon Hills.

Daniel Didech

COMMENDS-MARIA CASTRO

Commends Maria Castro on her service to women in need as founder and CEO of her nonprofit, Love Purse. Wishes her continued success in her philanthropic endeavors.

Barbara Hernandez

RECOGNIZES-TSWS AWARENESS DAY

Recognizes February 3, 2025 as Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome Awareness Day to bring attention to Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome (TSWS).

Kelly M. Cassidy

RECOGNIZES-HON. THOMAS CHIOLA

Recognizes the Honorable Thomas R. Chiola on his extraordinary career and contributions to the State as the first openly gay elected official in Illinois.

Kelly M. Cassidy

COMMENDS-A. GOFORTH & D. HUG

Commends the brave actions of Andy Goforth and Daven Hug and honors them for nobly putting their lives on the line to protect some of Illinois' most vulnerable residents.

Charles Meier

CONGRATS-ST. ANTHONY GRADE SCH

Congratulates the St. Anthony Grade School's 8th grade boys' basketball team, the Bullpups, on winning the 2024-25 Illinois Elementary School Association Class 2A State Championship.

Brad Halbrook

GIANT AXONAL NEUROPATHY DAY

Declares May 28, 2025 as Giant Axonal Neuropathy Awareness Day in the State of Illinois to raise public awareness of Giant Axonal Neuropathy (GAN), encourage research efforts, and support affected individuals and their families. Encourages the collaboration of public and private entities, healthcare professionals, and research institutions to advance medical research and treatment options for GAN.

Abdelnasser Rashid

CONGRATS-ILL ROAD CONTRACTORS

Congratulates the Illinois Road Contractors and the Davidsmeyer family on 100 years of hard-worked service and innovation in manufacturing and building many of the roadways in Illinois and beyond and for remaining a family business for four generations and counting.

Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

COMMENDS-MARK & ROBIN SEIGLE

Commends Mark and Robin Seigle for their philanthropic work in the Elgin and Dundee communities. Thanks them for their continued dedication to serving and helping others.

Anna Moeller

MEMORIAL-MARY ASTER BAILEY

Mourns the death of Mary Aster Bailey of Chicago.

Emanuel "Chris" Welch

CONGRATS-KNIGHT'S ACTION PARK

Congratulates Knight's Action Park on 95 years of providing family-owned service and entertainment and commends the Knight Family for their unwavering dedication to bringing joy, recreation, and a strong sense of community to Springfield and beyond.

Wayne A. Rosenthal

COMMENDS-DELTA SIGMA THETA

Commends Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated for its outstanding legacy of public service and advocacy. Commends its members for their steadfast dedication to creating positive change in communities throughout Illinois and internationally.

Camille Y. Lilly

HONORS-ETHAN TKALEC

Honors and recognizes Ethan Tkalec for his extraordinary life, his strength of character, and the boundless inspiration he provides to his family, community, and all the people of the State of Illinois. Recognizes Ethan Tkalec's life as a testament to bravery, resilience, and the enduring power of joy as he celebrates his birthday on May 28, 2025.

Abdelnasser Rashid

COMMENDS-UIC CHAIR CHAT SERIES

Commends the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) for its commitment to fostering leadership and dialogue through the Chair Chats series. Celebrates the upcoming event featuring Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski and Chancellor Dr. Marie Lynn Miranda. Commends Coach K for his distinctive legacy of leadership. Commends Chancellor Miranda for her dedication to expanding inclusive access to world-class higher education, advancing student success, promoting research excellence, and enhancing the public good.

La Shawn K. Ford

LANDLORD-TENANT TASK FORCE

Creates the Landlord-Tenant Task Force to acknowledge and address the complex challenges faced by both landlords and tenants in our communities across Illinois.

La Shawn K. Ford

RECOGNIZE-THE LINKS, INC.

Recognizes the work of Area Director Sheila R. Brown and the various chapters in the Central Area and salute them on Links Day at the Illinois State Capitol.

Rita Mayfield

COMMENDS-RENEE KLASS

Commends Renee Klass on dedicated service to the Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District (CCSD) 96 Board of Education for the past 24 years. Thanks her for her unwavering commitment to the students and the district.

Daniel Didech

CONGRATS-IEC

Congratulates the Illinois Environmental Council and its more than 130 affiliate members on the organization's 50th anniversary. Thanks IEC affiliate members, staff, and volunteers over the years for their collective efforts to safeguard Illinois, its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems.

Robyn Gabel

MEMORIAL-DOROTHY M. ROBERSON

Mourns the death of Dorothy Mae Roberson.

Debbie Meyers-Martin

CONGRATS-BENET ACADEMY

Congratulates the Benet Academy boys basketball team, the Redwings, on winning the 2024-25 Illinois High School Association Class 4A State Championship.

Amy L. Grant

CONGRATS-MARY STITT

Congratulate Mary Stitt on celebrating her 100th birthday.

Nicolle Grasse

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 Delgado

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 Gabel

GREEK GENOCIDE

Recognizes the genocide of the Greeks of Asia Minor, Pontos, and Eastern Thrace. Urges all Illinoisans to acknowledge and recognize this genocide as a means of bringing closure to the descendants of the victims and to prevent such atrocities in the future.

Margaret Croke

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 Buckner

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 Swanson

IL ABLE SAVINGS DAY

Declares August 14, 2025 as Illinois ABLE Savings Day.

Bob Morgan

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 Didech

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 Didech

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 Mayfield

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM F. MURPHY

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

Dagmara Avelar

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 Mussman

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 Mason