Bills & Legislation

MEMORIAL-ALICE M. DUNN

Mourns the passing of Alice M. (Ondrla) Dunn of Oak Park.

Don HarmonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-STEPHEN E. HOFFMAN

Mourns the death of Stephen Eurel "Steve" Hoffman of Farmer City.

Chapin RoseRepublican

GENETIC COUNSELOR DAY

Declares November 12, 2026 as Genetic Counselor Appreciation Day in the State of Illinois. Recognizes that the sequencing of the human genome is one of the most significant scientific accomplishments in the past 100 years and expresses support for genetic counselors, who are using this research to improve the lives of many throughout the State.

Laura FineDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DOMINIC C. GIACOMINI

Mourns the passing of Dominic Constantino Giacomini of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-MICHAEL L. SMOOT

Mourns the passing of Michael L. Smoot.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LYNNIE R. TAYLOR

Mourns the passing of Lynnie R. Taylor of Shiloh.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM J. MERIWETHER

Mourns the death of William Jean "Bill" Meriwether Jr.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-DAN J. MALE

Mourns the passing of Dan J. Male.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-DR. JOHN B. DALE

Mourns the death of Dr. John B. Dale of Brimfield.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-JOHN A. GLEASON

Mourns the passing of John Albert Gleason of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Pekin.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-EDWARD A. CONWAY

Mourns the passing of Edward A. "Ed" Conway of Pekin.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-JAMES REID

Mourns the passing of James Reid of Canton.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-ROY D. HOPPER

Mourns the passing of Roy D. Hopper of Canton.

Neil AndersonRepublican

CONGRATS-TASC

Congratulates Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities (TASC) on its 50th anniversary. Extends best wishes to TASC for continued success in advancing effective, accountable, and compassionate alternatives to incarceration.

Lakesia CollinsDemocrat

GOVERNOR JIM EDGAR DAY

Declares July 22, 2026 as Governor Jim Edgar Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of former Governor Jim Edgar's life, his legacy, and his extraordinary career in public service.

Sally J. TurnerRepublican

MEMORIAL-DALE R. YOUNG

Mourns the death of Dale R. Young of Brimfield.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-JAMES E. MARTINDALE

Mourns the passing of James Eugene Martindale of Donnellson, Iowa.

Neil AndersonRepublican

ME AWARENESS DAY

Declares May 12, 2026 as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Awareness Day. Encourages increased public education and awareness efforts regarding Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, support for individuals and families affected by the disease, and continued attention to research and health care initiatives aimed at improving diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for those living with ME.

Laura FineDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JOHN W. SCHOON

Mourns the death of John W. Schoon of Glasford.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-SCOTT MCFARLAND

Mourns the passing of Scott McFarland of Moline.

Neil AndersonRepublican

CONGRATS-DR. VAN OYEN

Congratulates Dr. Lawrence Van Oyen, professor of music at North Central College, on the occasion of his retirement for his decades of distinguished service to music education, his extraordinary dedication to enriching the lives of children with autism and their families through the Chords for Kids program, and the profound and lasting impact he has had on his students and colleagues throughout his remarkable career.

Laura EllmanDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CHRISTIAN J. PASCENTE

Mourns the passing of Christian James "CP" Pascente of Johnsburg.

Darby A. HillsRepublican

MEMORIAL-DR. BARBARA M. GAFFKE

Mourns the passing of Dr. Barbara Mary Gaffke.

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

EQUAL PAY DAY

Declares March 26, 2026 as Equal Pay 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.

Celina VillanuevaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-SUNIL PURI

Mourns the death of Sunil Puri.

Dave SyversonRepublican

CONGRATS-D & C HERRIOTT

Congratulates Daniel and Constance Herriott on being named among the Top 10 national contenders in the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award program. Commends them on this achievement and for all of their hard work.

Chapin RoseRepublican

MEMORIAL-BUFORD M. GREEN

Mourns the death of Buford M. Green.

Jil TracyRepublican

MEMORIAL-ELAINE E. BIRTCH

Mourns the death of Elaine Evelyn Birtch.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-RAYMOND SCHEITER JR.

Mourns the death of Raymond Alfred "Ray" Scheiter Jr. of Quincy, formerly of Golden.

Jil TracyRepublican

MEMORIAL-ROBERT K. FAIR

Mourns the death of Robert Keith "Bob" Fair of Virginia.

Jil TracyRepublican

ALS AWARENESS MONTH

Declares May 2026 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.

Cristina CastroDemocrat

CONGRATS-RUTH P. D. BUEHRER

Congratulates Ruth Perejda Deram Buehrer on celebrating her 100th birthday.

Mary Edly-AllenDemocrat

CONGRATS-KADE HILL

Congratulates Kade Hill on earning third place in the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet competition at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention.

Chris BalkemaRepublican

FARMWORKERS DAY

Declares March 31, 2026 as Farmworkers Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of the essential contributions and sacrifices of farmworkers past and present. Recognizes the multiracial, intergenerational coalition of workers, including men, women, and children, whose collective action transformed labor rights in this country. Honors the courage, resilience, and contributions of farmworkers in the State of Illinois and across the United States.

Celina VillanuevaDemocrat

DOLORES HUERTA DAY

Declares April 10, 2026 as Dolores Huerta Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of Dolores Clara Fernandez Huerta's lifelong commitment to justice and her enduring impact on generations of activists and working families. Commends Dolores Huerta for her extraordinary contributions to civil rights, labor rights, gender equity, and social justice. Recognizes her resilience in sharing her story and her commitment to uplifting the experiences of women whose narratives have too often been overlooked.

Celina VillanuevaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BUTLER MCGEE JR.

Mourns the passing of Butler McGee Jr.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ZACHARY C. MONROE

Mourns the death of Zachary Charles "Zackie" Monroe of Bartonville, formerly of Peoria.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ROBERT SALZER

Mourns the passing of Robert "Bob" Salzer of East Peoria.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-RICK GARCIA

Mourns the passing of Rick Garcia of the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago.

Sara FeigenholtzDemocrat

MEMORIAL-EDDIE J. GODWIN

Mourns the death of Eddie Joseph Godwin.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

MEMORIAL-ERNIE BAUMANN

Mourns the passing of Ernie Baumann of Maywood.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

MEMORIAL-GOV. JAMES B. HUNT

Mourns the death of former North Carolina Governor James B. Hunt Jr.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BISHOP DR. C. PORTER

Mourns the death of Bishop Dr. Claude Porter.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CHRISTIAN J. LAW

Mourns the passing of Christian Jon "CJ" Law.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

CONGRATS-PROVISO EAST HS

Congratulates Proviso East High School on earning a Commendable designation by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) two years in a row. Wishes its staff and students continued success.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ROBERT D'ONOFRIO

Mourns the passing of Robert "Bobby" D'Onofrio of Chicago.

Michael E. HastingsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JAMES L. O'BRIEN

Mourns the death of James L. "Boz" O'Brien of Chicago.

Michael E. HastingsDemocrat