Bills & Legislation

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 HalbrookRepublican

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 RashidDemocrat

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." DavidsmeyerRepublican

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 MoellerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MARY ASTER BAILEY

Mourns the death of Mary Aster Bailey of Chicago.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

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. RosenthalRepublican

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. LillyDemocrat

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 RashidDemocrat

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

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 DelgadoDemocrat

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 GabelDemocrat

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 CrokeDemocrat

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 BucknerDemocrat

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 SwansonRepublican

IL ABLE SAVINGS DAY

Declares August 14, 2025 as Illinois ABLE Savings Day.

Bob MorganDemocrat

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 DidechDemocrat

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 DidechDemocrat

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 MayfieldDemocrat

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM F. MURPHY

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

Dagmara AvelarDemocrat

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 MussmanDemocrat

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 MasonDemocrat

CONGRATS-TAYLOR VANDEVOORDE

Congratulates Taylor VanDeVoorde on being named Outstanding Senior in the Division of Animal Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri. Wishes her continued success.

Ryan SpainRepublican

COMMEND-HERB ROACH

Commends Mayor Herb Roach on his years of service to the City of O'Fallon.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

MELANOMA AWARENESS & EDUCATION

Encourages all residents to follow the prevention guidance provided by the Melanoma Research Foundation. Urges Illinois healthcare providers to promote early skin checks and educate patients on both UV safety and genetic risk factors for melanoma. Supports increased funding for melanoma education, outreach, and screening programs throughout the State.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

CONGRATS-JOHN P. COLLINS

Congratulates John Patrick Collins on the occasion of his 90th birthday on May 7, 2025. Wishes him many more happy years.

Martin J. MoylanDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MALIK T. MURRAY

Mourns the passing of Malik T. Murray of Chicago.

Curtis J. Tarver, IIDemocrat

CONGRATS-TOM CAULEY

Congratulates Tom Cauley on his retirement as Village President of Hinsdale.

Martha DeuterDemocrat

NEONATAL NURSES WEEK

Declares September 13-19, 2025 as Neonatal Nurses Week.

Laura Faver DiasDemocrat

COMMEND-SOUTH MAIN MERCADO

Commends the organizers, volunteers, vendors, and participants of the South Main Mercado for their dedication, vision, and contributions to the City of Rockford and the State of Illinois.

Maurice A. West, IIDemocrat

QUINCEANERA DAY

Declares May 8, 2025 as Quinceañera Day in the State of Illinois.

Norma HernandezDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CHARLES D. ACASILI

Mourns the death of Charles Daniel "Chuck" Acasili.

Jennifer Gong-GershowitzDemocrat

CONGRATS-ROBERT JONES, PH.D.

Congratulates Robert Jones, Ph.D. on concluding his tenure as chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and as vice president of the University of Illinois System after nine years of successful leadership.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

CONGRATS-OKAW, INC.

Congratulates Original Kaskaskia Area Wilderness (OKAW), Inc. on the occasion of its 30th anniversary. Acknowledges its members' efforts in the natural resource conservation of the Kaskaskia River watershed.

Charles MeierRepublican

CALEB'S LEGACY DAY

Mourns the passing of Caleb Thomas Elliott. Declares August 11, 2025 as Caleb's Legacy: Electrical Awareness for a Safer Tomorrow Day. Urges local units of government to require electricians and electrician trainees in the State of Illinois to be properly trained on and equipped with a certified multimeter tool sold by a licensed retailer that regularly sells such devices and to require use of the same. Urges a donation program be created to promote awareness for this cause.

Charles MeierRepublican

PARKINSON'S AWARENESS MONTH

Declares April of 2025 as Parkinson's Awareness Month.

Mary GillDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CHARLES A. HARTKE

Mourns the passing of former State Representative and Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture Charles A. "Chuck" Hartke.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

CONGRATS-JOSEPH E. CREED

Congratulate Joseph E. "Joe" Creed on being named CEO of Caterpillar, Inc. after 28 years of service.

Ryan SpainRepublican

ALPHA PHI ALPHA DAY

Declares April 30, 2025 as Alpha Phi Alpha Day in the State of Illinois. Commends Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated for 119 years of outstanding service, leadership, and advocacy. Welcomes the members of the fraternity to the State Capitol for this annual celebration of excellence.

Maurice A. West, IIDemocrat

COMMEMORATE-CAMBODIAN GENOCIDE

Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian Genocide, honors the memory of the victims, and recognizes the strength, resilience, and enduring contributions of the Cambodian American community in Illinois and beyond. Celebrates the work of artists, educators, and cultural leaders, including Anida Yoeu Ali, Master Yary Livan, Narath Tan, Monirith Chhea, and Charya Burt, who continue to shape a living legacy of remembrance, cultural identity, and healing. Honors the advocacy of Laura Ouk, the community leadership of Kompha Seth, and the historic public service of Khemarey Khoeun whose contributions exemplify the Cambodian American community's commitment to justice, healing, and equity.

Jennifer Gong-GershowitzDemocrat

MEMORIAL-SGT. JOSE DUENEZ JR.

Mourns the death of Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr. of Joliet.

Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.Democrat