Bills & Legislation

MEMORIAL-L. DON POWELL

Mourns the death of Lowell Don Powell of rural Ozark.

Dale Fowler

RECOGNIZE-REGINALD E. PETTY

Recognizes Reginald Edwin Petty on his service as a trailblazing advocate for civil rights. Wishes him continued success in his endeavors.

Christopher Belt

MEMORIAL-LARRY N. VARNER

Mourns the passing of Larry N. Varner of Kewanee, formerly of Galva.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-CHERYL GREEN, PH.D.

Mourns the death of Cheryl F. Green, Ph.D.

Michael E. Hastings

MEMORIAL-BLANCHIE WHITE WILCOX

Mourns the passing of Blanchie B. White Wilcox.

Michael E. Hastings

MEMORIAL-MIKE BEHRENS

Mourns the death of Mike Behrens of Ogden.

Chapin Rose

MEMORIAL-MARY JO COPELAND

Mourns the death of Mary Jo Copeland.

Doris Turner

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM B. WEST SR.

Mourns the death of William Bruce "Bill" West Sr. of Hanna City.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-KENNETH KAISER

Mourns the death of Kenneth "Ken" Kaiser of Taylor Ridge.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-RONALD E. LAROE

Mourns the death of Ronald Eugene "Ron" LaRoe Sr. of Bartonville.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-KURT OEHLWEIN

Mourns the death of Kurt "Ohlly" Oehlwein of Canton.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-STEVEN L. MULLENS

Mourns the death of Steven L. Mullens of Hanna City.

Neil Anderson

CONGRATS-LONZO GREENWOOD

Congratulates Lonzo Greenwood on his retirement from public service.

Christopher Belt

MEMORIAL-BARBARA A. MADSEN

Mourns the death of Barbara Ann Madsen of Peoria, formerly of Jacksonville.

Donald P. DeWitte

RECOGNIZES-DOUG BRUNO

Recognizes Head Coach Doug Bruno of the DePaul University women's basketball team, the Blue Demons, on his 39-season coaching career and his decades of effort, dedication, and hard work. Wishes him the best in his future endeavors.

Lakesia Collins

MEMORIAL-ADELA KORECKI

Mourns the death of Adela (Salas) Korecki of Algonquin.

Darby A. Hills

MEMORIAL-KEYWAN C. GLENN SR.

Mourns the death of Keywan Cordell Glenn Sr.

Lakesia Collins

CONGRATS-CLAIRE A. GULLEY

Congratulates Claire Ann Gulley on her election as Youth Governor of the Illinois YMCA Youth and Government program.

Terri Bryant

JUSTIN ALLGAIER DAY

Declares November 9, 2025 as Justin Allgaier Day.

Steve McClure

ASSYRIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MO.

Declares April 2025 as Assyrian American Heritage Month in the State of Illinois in celebration of the Assyrian American community. Recognizes the resilience, culture, and contributions of the Assyrian people and joins them in celebrating their rich heritage and the dawn of Assyrian New Year 6775.

Ram Villivalam

CONGRATS-REBECCA L. HOOKS

Congratulates Rebecca L. Hooks on becoming the first woman to reach the rank of first deputy director with the Illinois State Police. Commends her on being a role model for women who want to pursue a career in law enforcement.

Doris Turner

FAMILY CAREGIVER MONTH

Declares November 2025 as Family Caregiver Month in the State of Illinois.

Laura M. Murphy

LINEWORKER APPRECIATION DAY

Declares April 18, 2025 as Lineworker Appreciation Day in the State of Illinois. Urges all Illinoisans to join the Senate in applauding the hard work, dedication, and bravery of the State's lineworkers.

Doris Turner

MEMORIAL-CRAIG A. ROBERTS

Mourns the death of Craig A. Roberts of Washington, D.C., formerly of Alton.

Erica Harriss

RECOGNIZE-OFFICER A. ROUBA

Recognizes the exemplary service of Officer Anthony J. Rouba, especially for his experience in the line of duty during the 2012 NATO Summit.

Lakesia Collins

MEMORIAL-THOMAS KLEINSCHMIDT

Mourns the death of Thomas J. "Tom" Kleinschmidt of Naperville, formerly of Chicago and Elk Grove Village.

John F. Curran

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM F. MURPHY JR.

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

John F. Curran

MEMORIAL-TOMISLAV ILICH

Mourns the death of Tomislav "Tom" Ilich of Lisle.

John F. Curran

CONGRATS-JAMES O'SHEA

Congratulates James O'Shea on the occasion of his retirement as Police Chief of the River Forest Police Department (RFPD). Thanks him for his 30 years of service and dedication to the Village of River Forest.

Don Harmon

CONGRATS-HEATHER WAY KITZES

Congratulates Heather Way Kitzes on her accomplishments and contributions.

Sara Feigenholtz

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM F. MURPHY JR.

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

Rachel Ventura

CONGRATS-JOLIET HIST. MUSEUM

Congratulates the Joliet Area Historical Museum on being named Museum of the Year by the Illinois Association of Museums.

Rachel Ventura

MEMORIAL-EDWARD ARAMBASICH

Mourns the death of Brother Edward "Ed" Arambasich, OFM.

Rachel Ventura

CONGRATS-MADI LAVE

Congratulates Madi Lave of Lockport on her successful bowling career at Joliet Junior College.

Rachel Ventura

MEMORIAL-ROBERT A. PEICKERT

Mourns the passing of Robert A. "Bob" Peickert.

Rachel Ventura

CONGRATS-NAPERVILLE FIRE DEPT.

Congratulates the Naperville Fire Department on its 150 years of service. Commends all individuals who have served and are currently serving the Naperville Fire Department for their commitment to the safety of their community and the residents of the City of Naperville. Honors all firefighters who have perished in the line of service to the Naperville Fire Department, recognizing their ultimate sacrifice while protecting their community.

Laura Ellman

LITTLE PALESTINE DAY

Declares April 7, 2025 as Little Palestine Day in the State of Illinois. Urges Illinoisans to celebrate Little Palestine Day by supporting businesses and cultural initiatives in Little Palestine and attending or hosting events showcasing the contributions of the Arab American community to the United States.

Willie Preston

GREAT LAKES WATERFRONT TRAIL

Supports work being done towards the creation of the U.S. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail. Urges Illinois state agencies to continue to coordinate with other states on a shared identity for this regional trail.

Laura Ellman

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.

Laura Fine

MEMORIAL-SGT. JOSE DUENEZ JR.

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

Rachel Ventura

ANIMAL WELFARE DAY

Declares April 23, 2026 as Animal Welfare Day in the State of Illinois to reflect on the importance of just and humane treatment of animals. Discourages all acts of bovine tailing and its associated harms.

Rachel Ventura

MEMORIAL-JANNIS D. FAVUS

Mourns the passing of Jannis Deanne "Janni" Favus.

David Koehler

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.

Sally J. Turner

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.

Laura M. Murphy

MEMORIAL-RAYMOND E. IMIG

Mourns the death of Raymond Edward "Ray" Imig of Des Plaines.

Laura M. Murphy

MEMORIAL-FAY MICHAEL SULLIVAN

Mourns the passing of Fay Michael "Mike" Sullivan of Mattoon.

Chapin Rose

MEMORIAL-MARJORIE LOGMAN

Mourns the death Marjorie Logman.

Karina Villa

QUINCEANERA DAY

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

Karina Villa

CONGRATS-CHANNEL CAT

Congratulates the Channel Cat on its 30th anniversary in providing critical passenger ferryboat service to the Quad Cities. Acknowledges Executive Director Kathy Wine of River Action and CEO/Managing Director Jeff Nelson of MetroLINK for their leadership, innovation, and commitment to the Mississippi River and the Quad Cities riverfronts.

Michael W. Halpin

MEMORIAL-ARTHUR ALBORES

Mourns the death of Arthur "Art" Albores of Oak Park.

Don Harmon