Bills & Legislation

RECOGNIZE-HANOVER PARK

Recognizes the Village of Hanover Park's 2025 Juneteenth celebration as a time to reflect and to commemorate the end of slavery.

Fred CrespoDemocrat

CONGRATS-ANDREA SMITH

Congratulates Andrea Smith on being recognized as the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) 2025 Illinois Direct Support Professional of the Year.

David FriessRepublican

MEMORIAL-CLEVELAND THOMAS

Mourns the death of Cleveland Thomas Jr. of Peoria.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

CONGRATS-CARROLLTON HS SBALL

Congratulates the Carrollton High School softball team, the Lady Hawks, on winning the 2024-2025 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 1A State Championship. Acknowledges all the contributions made by the coaches, players, families, and community for making a positive impact towards the team achieving a successful season.

Christopher "C.D." DavidsmeyerRepublican

MEMORIAL-SR. ROSEMARY CONNELLY

Mourns the passing of Sister Rosemary Connelly, RSM.

Kevin John OlickalDemocrat

CONGRATS-MORRISON HS BOYS T&F

Congratulates the Morrison High School boys track and field team, the Mustangs, on winning the 2024-2025 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 1A State Championship. Wishes its members future success in their athletic and academic pursuits.

Ryan SpainRepublican

ANTIQUE TRACTOR PRESERV. DAY

Declares August 22, 2026 as Antique Tractor Preservation Day. Encourages educational institutions, historical societies, and community groups across the State to participate in events and activities that honor the legacy of antique tractors and those who preserve them.

Travis WeaverRepublican

MEMORIAL-MAY YOUNG CHIN

Mourns the death of May Young Chin.

Theresa MahDemocrat

CONGRATS-RABBI ELLEN DREYFUS

Congratulates Rabbi Ellen Dreyfus on her retirement. Thanks her for her dedicated service to her congregation and community. Wishes her the best at the close of her distinguished career.

Bob MorganDemocrat

CONGRATS-MARY JO IMPERATO

Congratulates Mary Jo Imperato on the occasion of her retirement. Thanks her for her decades of dedicated service to Hanover Township and the State of Illinois. Wishes her health, happiness, and fulfillment in all her future endeavors.

Fred CrespoDemocrat

EDUCATIONAL CHOICE ACT

Urges Governor JB Pritzker to opt Illinois into the provisions of the Educational Choice for Children Act.

Brad HalbrookRepublican

SUPPORT-ICE

Expresses support to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), an agency within the United States Department of Homeland Security, for its efforts in enforcing federal immigration law. Recognizes ICE's role in cooperating with Illinois law enforcement to apprehend individuals who pose threats to public safety.

Patrick SheehanRepublican

CONGRATS-LORI OROZCO

Congratulates Lori Orozco on the occasion of her retirement. Expresses heartfelt gratitude for her many years of dedicated public service. Wishes her continued happiness, health, and fulfillment in the years to come.

Fred CrespoDemocrat

CONGRATS-LINCOLN ESD 156

Congratulates Lincoln Elementary School District (ESD) 156 in Calumet City on achieving its 100th anniversary. Wishes Lincoln ESD 156 continued success in its ongoing legacy of academic excellence and community service.

Nicholas K. SmithDemocrat

COMMENDS-MARGARET FRISBIE

Commends Margaret Frisbie for 25 years of extraordinary service to Friends of the Chicago River, thanks her for her visionary leadership and tireless advocacy, and acknowledges her enduring impact on the environment and the people of Illinois.

Ann M. WilliamsDemocrat

RECOGNIZE-MOUND BAYOU, MS

Recognizes the importance of Mound Bayou, Mississippi. Commends all persons involved in bring the Mound Bayou project to fruition. Urges all Illinois residents to reflect on the enduring impact of Mound Bayou as a symbol of Black excellence, economic sovereignty, and cultural pride.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-FESTA ITALIANA

Recognizes Festa Italiana as an important cultural event in the City of Rockford. Expresses gratitude to all who make the festival possible each year. Celebrates the continued legacy of Italian American heritage in Rockford. Encourages all residents to take part in the festivities, honoring the traditions and values that unite the community.

Dave VellaDemocrat

CONGRATS-DR. M. CONNIE DYER

Congratulates Dr. M. Connie Dyer on the occasion of her 80th birthday on July 30, 2025. Thanks her for her continued contributions to her community and the City of Chicago.

Sonya M. HarperDemocrat

MEMORIAL-HELEN M. JACKSON

Mourns the death of Helen Margaret (Norwood) Jackson.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

CONGRATS-KEVIN YATES

Congratulates Kevin Yates on the occasion of celebrating 25 years of service as executive director of the Chillicothe Park District (CPD).

Ryan SpainRepublican

HONORS-VICTOR GÓMEZ

Honors Victor Gómez as 2025 Illinois Teacher of the Year and wishes him well as he represents Illinois teachers during his current year of honor.

Brad StephensRepublican

CONGRATS-MACHI NELSON

Congratulates Machi Nelson on achieving first place in the high jump at the 2025 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 3A Boys Track and Field State Finals. Wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

MEMORIAL-RANDALL L. COOKE

Mourns the death of Randall Lee "Randy" Cooke of Chatham.

Wayne A. RosenthalRepublican

CONGRATS-WALTER BURNETT JR.

Congratulates Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. on his retirement after 30 years of serving the people of Chicago 27th Ward and expresses gratitude for his unwavering service and leadership.

Jawaharial WilliamsDemocrat

CONGRATS-CALUMET PARK

Congratulates the Village of Calumet Park on the occasion of marking 100 years as a vibrant community.

Robert "Bob" RitaDemocrat

CONGRATS-ALA UNIT 392

Congratulates American Legion Auxiliary Unit 392 on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

Jackie HaasRepublican

MEMORIAL-CAPT. JAMES A. LOVELL

Mourns the passing of Captain James Arthur "Jim" Lovell Jr., USN (Ret.).

Bob MorganDemocrat

MBC AWARENESS DAY

Declares October 13, 2025 as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages all residents to join in the national effort to raise awareness by illuminating local landmarks in teal, green, and pink and supporting the urgent need for increased metastatic breast cancer (MBC) research funding.

Jeff KeicherRepublican

COMMENDS-DR. PORTER/E. PORTER

Commends Bishop Dr. Claude Porter and Lady Bishop Earnestine Porter on achieving their 53rd year of dedicated and impactful service at Proviso Missionary Baptist Church of Maywood.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-ALTGELD BITCOIN RES

Recognizes Altgeld Bitcoin Reserve (ABR) as the nation's first community-run Bitcoin reserve. Commends its positive impact on the State of Illinois. Commends the community of Altgeld Gardens for its leadership, innovation, and dedication to financial empowerment for generations to come.

John M. CabelloRepublican

PASS-IL HB3652

Urges the swift passage of Illinois House Bill 3652 (HB3652), creating the Fuel Gas Detector and Alarm Act, as a model of community protection, leadership-driven advocacy, and bipartisan cooperation in safeguarding public health and safety.

Camille Y. LillyDemocrat

COMMENDS-WILLIAM D. MCLEOD

Commends Mayor William D. McLeod of the Village of Hoffman Estates for his exceptional leadership, enduring dedication, and transformative contributions to Hoffman Estates and the region.

Fred CrespoDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MARY ANN ROBINSON

Mourns the death of Mother Mary Ann Robinson of Peoria.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

SUPPORT-LAW ENFORCEMENT

Recognizes the impacts and immense contributions of law enforcement officers in ensuring safety in the State of Illinois. Urges the State to support law enforcement officers by providing the training, funding, equipment, and resources required for them to effectively discharge their duties. Urges the State to take adequate measures to ensure the safety of law enforcement officers as they discharge their duties.

Kyle MooreRepublican

CONGRATS-CARL THACKER

Congratulates Carl Thacker on the occasion of his retirement after 50 years of service to the Bloomington-Normal music industry.

Sharon ChungDemocrat

CONGRATS-ROSE M. LYNCH, PH.D.

Congratulates Rose Marie Lynch, Ph.D. on her receiving the honorary title of faculty emerita by the Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) Board of Trustees and on concluding her service to the LaSalle-Peru Township High School (L-P High) Board of Trustees. Thanks her for her dedication and commitment to the students, staff, and faculty members of IVCC and L-P High, providing over 50 years of service in promoting education.

Amy BrielDemocrat

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

MS AWARENESS WEEK/DAY

Declares the week of March 9-15, 2025 as MS Awareness Week and May 30, 2025 as MS Awareness Day. Encourages all Illinoisans to learn more about multiple sclerosis and what they can do to support individuals with MS and their families. Recognizes the importance of finding the cause and cure of MS and expresses appreciation for the dedication that the National Multiple Sclerosis Society has shown toward creating a world free of MS.

Katie StuartDemocrat

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

FTD AWARENESS WEEK

Declares September 21 through September 28, 2025 as FTD Awareness Week in the State of Illinois to bring attention to Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) disease.

Adam M. NiemergRepublican

TEACHER LEADERSHIP-ISBE

Affirms the importance of adopting a statewide strategy to develop teachers as leaders and to leverage teacher leadership to recruit and retain excellent educators of diverse identities and backgrounds, strengthen school leadership, and support continuous school improvement to improve educational outcomes. Urges the Illinois State Board of Education to (1) prioritize teacher leadership investments in future fiscal years in order to build greater capacity to conduct research and collect data, highlight and share best practices for distributed leadership, offer technical assistance to schools and districts, and provide strategic leadership to support the expansion of teacher leadership across Illinois, (2) to collaborate with educators, districts, educator preparation programs, and other state agencies to build a strategy for the development of a statewide ecosystem that grows, recognizes, supports, and sustains teacher leadership in diverse contexts throughout the State, (3) to include in its strategy multiple pathways to recognize, support, and sustain diverse teacher leadership throughout the State, including through collaborative partnerships, expanded inclusion of teacher voice in educational decision-making, and classroom teacher leadership development programs, and (4) to embed teacher leadership as a fundamental component of the school improvement process. Urges each school district in Illinois to develop systems that provide teachers equitable access to ongoing leadership development and encourage them to take teacher leadership roles.

Laura Faver DiasDemocrat

CONGRATS-WJOL RADIO

Congratulates WJOL Radio on the 100th anniversary of its founding.

Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.Democrat

CONGRATS-MICKEY WHITESELL

Congratulates Mickey Whitesell of Elwood on receiving the prestigious recognition of being named the 2025 National Direct Support Professional of the Year by the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR). Thanks him for dedicating his career to the service of others.

Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.Democrat

COMMENDS-KEVIN & JAIME ATWOOD

Commends Kevin and Jaime Atwood for their continued mental health and suicide prevention work through their non-profit, Foster's Voice, Inc.

Gregg JohnsonDemocrat

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