Bills & Legislation

MEMORIAL-RONALD BEAN

Mourns the death of Ronald "Ron" Bean.

Michael E. Hastings

MEMORIAL-FR. DAREN J. ZEHNLE

Mourns the death of Father Daren J. Zehnle of Quincy.

Jil Tracy

MEMORIAL-PHILIP R. SUPPLE

Mourns the passing of Philip R. "Phil" Supple of Normal.

David Koehler

MEMORIAL-JOHN E. SALZER

Mourns the passing of John E. Salzer of East Peoria.

David Koehler

MEMORIAL-RUDOLPH J. SMOLKA

Mourns the death of Rudolph Joseph "Rudy" Smolka of Park Ridge.

Laura M. Murphy

CONGRATS-JAMES ROBINSON

Congratulates James Robinson, a native son of Rockford, on his accomplishments and his exceptional career in the NFL. Thanks him for continuing to serve as a positive role model to young Illinoisans.

Steve Stadelman

CONGRATS-CITIZENS FOR CONSERV.

Congratulates Citizens for Conservation (CFC) on the occasion of its 55th anniversary. Wishes the nonprofit continued success in its endeavors.

Darby A. Hills

MEMORIAL-LEO C. THOMPSON JR.

Mourns the passing of Leo Cecil Thompson Jr. of Springfield.

Doris Turner

CONGRATS-MICHAEL TATE

Congratulates Commander Michael Tate of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) on being promoted to the rank of street deputy. Wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.

Willie Preston

MEMORIAL-VIOLA FORD FLETCHER

Mourns the death of Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, at the age of 111.

Willie Preston

MEMORIAL-EDWARD J. OVCA

Mourns the death of Edward John "Ed" Ovca.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-ROBERT E. LEISTNER

Mourns the death of Robert Eugene "Bob" Leistner of Springfield.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-IRVIN F. SMITH

Mourns the passing of former Illinois State Representative and City of Springfield Alderperson Irvin Frank "Irv" Smith.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-MARK E. BEARD

Mourns the passing of Mark E. Beard of Sherman.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-KAREN WALTON

Mourns the passing of Karen "Kay" Walton of Chatham.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-DONALD E. MCCLEARY

Mourns the death of Donald E. "Don" McCleary of Liberty.

Jil Tracy

MEMORIAL-ROBERT VAN DEN AREND

Mourns the death of Robert "Bob" Van den Arend of Pekin.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM E. STEWART

Mourns the passing of William Eugene "Bill" Stewart.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-DEBORAH K. ZILM

Mourns the death of Deborah K. "Debbie" Zilm of Carlinville.

Doris Turner

SERVICE ANIMALS IN SCHOOLS

Recognizes and affirms the profound importance of service animals in supporting the safety, health, independence, and academic success of students with disabilities across Illinois. Encourages all Illinois school districts to continue fostering respect for individuals who use service animals and to promote awareness of the rights and responsibilities established under federal and state law. Urges state agencies, including the Illinois State Board of Education, to review existing policies, administrative rules, oversight practices, and enforcement mechanisms to ensure that all Illinois schools fully comply with disability rights laws governing service-animal access, including appropriate staff training, consistent implementation, and timely resolution of barriers or complaints.

Doris Turner

MEMORIAL-ELISE HORTON-NEWKIRK

Mourns the death of Elise Lorraine "Lisa" Horton-Newkirk.

Willie Preston

MEMORIAL-BEVERLY SUSSMAN

Mourns the passing of Beverly (Kall) Sussman.

Adriane Johnson

MEMORIAL-JOY ERLICHMAN MILLER

Mourns the death of Joy Erlichman Miller of Nokomis, Florida.

David Koehler

MEMORIAL-RACHEL L. OLSON

Mourns the death of Rachel Lee Olson of Cantrall.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-HAL I. SMITH

Mourns the death of Hal I. Smith of Springfield.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-DEBORAH M. MCKINLEY

Mourns the death of Deborah Mae Marion McKinley.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-JUNE C. PORTER

Mourns the death of June Carol Porter.

Willie Preston

MEMORIAL-MEYERS EVERITT

Mourns the passing of Meyers Everitt of Springfield.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-DR. MARGARET STROW

Mourns the death of Margaret Elizabeth "Beth" Strow, M.D.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-MATTHEW TURLEY

Mourns the passing of Matthew "Matt" Turley of Sherman.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-MICHAEL E. ROY

Mourns the passing of Michael Edward Roy of Peoria.

Li Arellano, Jr.

MEMORIAL-LORETTA MURPHY

Mourns the death of Elk Grove Village Clerk Loretta "Lorrie" Murphy.

Seth Lewis

MEMORIAL-ERNEST PENTEK JR.

Mourns the death of Ernest "Ernie" Pentek Jr. of Chicago.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

MEMORIAL-SISTER JEAN SCHMIDT

Mourns the passing of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM), the iconic chaplain of the Loyola University Chicago men's basketball team, the Ramblers.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

CONGRATS-DR. S. QUIRK-BAILEY

Congratulates Sheila Quirk-Bailey, DM on her retirement as president of Illinois Central College (ICC). Thanks her for her outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to the students and communities of ICC as well as higher education and workforce advancement in Illinois.

David Koehler

GOVERNOR JIM EDGAR DAY

Declares September 14, 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. Turner

PRESCRIBED BURNING MONTH

Declares April 2026 as Prescribed Burning Awareness Month. Supports the appropriate and continued use of prescribed fire in Illinois.

Doris Turner

MEMORIAL-FRANK W. RASMUSSON

Mourns the death of Frank William Rasmusson of Crest Hill.

Rachel Ventura

CONGRATS-CFA SOCIETY CHICAGO

Congratulates CFA Society Chicago on achieving its 100th anniversary.

Robert Peters

HINDU HERITAGE MONTH

Declares October 2025 as Hindu Heritage Month in the State of Illinois. Encourages the residents of Illinois to recognize and celebrate the vibrant contributions of the Hindu community to the social, cultural, and economic fabric of the State.

Ram Villivalam

DIWALI DAY

Declares October 20, 2025 as Diwali Day.

Ram Villivalam

MEMORIAL-MARVIN E. MCCLURE

Mourns the passing of Marvin Eugene McClure of Macomb.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-JAMES L. HOOTMAN

Mourns the passing of James Lee "Jim" Hootman of Cuba.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-ELDON D. WAHLFELD

Mourns the passing of Eldon Duane Wahlfeld of Manito.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-BILL L. ENTWISTLE

Mourns the death of Bill L. Entwistle of Easton.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-JOHN D. BURGARD

Mourns the passing of John D. Burgard of Canton.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-CHARLES L. STURGEON

Mourns the death of Charles L. Sturgeon of Kilbourne.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-DALE E. FIROF

Mourns the death of Dale E. Firof of Macomb.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-ROBERT L. MARTIN

Mourns the death of Robert L. "Bob" Martin of Havana, formerly of Easton and Rushville.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-MICHAEL J. KRAUSE

Mourns the death of Michael James "Rocky" Krause of Blandinsville.

Neil Anderson