Bills & Legislation

MEMORIAL-THOMAS CARRAHER

Mourns the death of Thomas Michael "Tom" Carraher of Oak Park.

Don HarmonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-RICHARD ENDERLE

Mourns the death of Richard Enderle of Oak Park and River Forest.

Don HarmonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-SHIRLEY MUNGAI

Mourns the death of Shirley Mungai of Oak Park.

Don HarmonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-GARY L. LANE

Mourns the passing of Gary Lee Lane of Spaulding.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-CANDICE LAW

Mourns the death of Candice "Candy" Law of Pana.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-AMY R. GUDGEL

Mourns the death of Amy Rae Gudgel of Pawnee.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-DEBRA D. LEWIS

Mourns the death of Debra D. Lewis.

Adriane JohnsonDemocrat

CONGRATS-RALPH SCHULTZ

Congratulates Ralph Schultz on his retirement as executive director of the Forest Preserve District of Will County after 32 years of service.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-HELEN CLYMER MILLER

Mourns the death of Helen E. Clymer Miller of Goodfield.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-SGT. HOLLIS WELLER

Mourns the death of Sergeant Hollis Weller of the Joliet Police Department.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-SHEILA J. BUSSONE

Mourns the passing of Sheila Joy (Monti) Bussone of Chetek, Wisconsin, formerly of Peoria.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-PAUL A. ZUCKER

Mourns the death of Paul Alan Zucker of Beverly Shores, Indiana.

Don HarmonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-FRANCIS DALEY

Mourns the death of Francis J. "Bud" Daly Jr.

Don HarmonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-NANCY M. HAHN

Mourns the death of Nancy M. Hahn of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-GLENNON H. PAUL, M.D.

Mourns the death of Glennon H. Paul, M.D.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-THOMAS O. KUHL

Mourns the death of Thomas Owen "Tom" Kuhl of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

AAPI HERITAGE MONTH

Declares May of 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in honor of the contributions made by Asian American and Pacific Island residents and communities across Illinois.

Ram VillivalamDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DORIS M. LOMAX

Mourns the passing of Doris M. Lomax of Chicago.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DAN LEE

Mourns the death of Dan "Junior" Lee.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-NMPRAC

Recognizes the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (NMPRAC) and the vibrant Puerto Rican community of Chicago for their enduring commitment to preserving Boricua heritage, uplifting cultural identity, and inspiring future generations. Commends Billy and Veronica Ocasio, the NMPRAC Board of Directors, the museum staff, and all of its devoted supporters for their visionary leadership and tireless efforts in advancing the museum for 25 years and the monumental Paseo Boricua Flags of Steel for 30 years.

Omar AquinoDemocrat

CONGRATS-C. VAUGHAN KISSANE

Congratulates Carol Vaughan Kissane on being named a 2025 Illinois Library Luminary by the Illinois Library Association (ILA). Thanks her for her decades of service to the ILA and the Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library.

Mike PorfirioDemocrat

MEMORIAL-PROF. SHOZO SATO

Mourns the passing of Shozo Sato, professor emeritus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Sara FeigenholtzDemocrat

CONGRATS-TERRY WILKERSON

Congratulates Rend Lake College President Terry Wilkerson on his retirement, concluding a distinguished career of more than 30 years of service to the institution and to the Illinois Community College System.

Terri BryantRepublican

MEMORIAL-GEORGE E. MANNING II

Mourns the passing of George Edward Manning II.

Don HarmonDemocrat

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.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

CELIAC DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH

Declares May 2025 as Celiac Disease Awareness Month to raise public awareness of this serious condition. Encourages support for improving the quality of life and health of individuals with celiac disease by advancing biomedical research to develop diagnostic tools, life-improving treatments, and a cure.

Sally J. TurnerRepublican

CONGRATS-OSWALD'S PHARMACY

Congratulates Oswald's Pharmacy on its 150th anniversary. Acknowledges its deep-rooted history, its unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of the Naperville community, and its significant contribution to the fabric of Illinois' small businesses.

Laura EllmanDemocrat

SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY DAY

Declares May 7, 2025 as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated Day in the State of Illinois.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

SIGMA/ZETA DAY

Declares April 30, 2025 as Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta Day in the State of Illinois. Commends the efforts of the members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. for their commitment to community service and recognizes their collective contributions to making their communities a better place to live, work, and play.

Don HarmonDemocrat

IL ABLE SAVINGS DAY

Declares August 14, 2025 as Illinois ABLE Savings Day.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Declares May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month in the State of Illinois.

Laura FineDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LILLIE M. TILLIS

Mourns the death of Lillie Mae Tillis of North Lawndale.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

MEMORIAL-WAYNE C. TEMPLE

Mourns the passing of Wayne Calhoun "Doc" Temple, the dean of Abraham Lincoln scholars.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-ROXIE L. FREDERICK

Mourns the passing of Roxie Lee "Rocky" Frederick Jr.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-DONALD L. ROGERS

Mourns the death of Donald Louis "Don" Rogers of Pleasant Plains.

Steve McClureRepublican

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA DAY

Declares April 30, 2025 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Day in the State of Illinois.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DR. AKINTUNDE BOWDEN

Mourns the passing of Dr. Akintunde Bowden, formerly of Chicago.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

WADEE DAY

Declares September 21, 2025 as Wadee Day in the State of Illinois to inspire individuals to work together to make the world a more peaceful place. Mourns the passing of Wadee Alfayoumi.

Ram VillivalamDemocrat

CONGRATS-LUCRETIA RUTHERFORD

Congratulates Lucretia Rutherford on her graduation from Jackson State University.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY WEEK

Declares November 10-14, 2025 as School Psychology Week.

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MATTHEW P. JONES

Mourns the death of Matthew Patrick "Matt" Jones of Edwards.

David KoehlerDemocrat

SOIL HEALTH WEEK

Declares the first full week of March 2026 as Soil Health Week. Encourages schools, agricultural organizations, conservation groups, and communities to observe Soil Health Week through educational activities, outreach, and the promotion of soil stewardship practices.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-JOAN R. BABCOCK

Mourns the death of Joan Rosaline Babcock of Jacksonville.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-REP. CHARLES HARTKE

Mourns the death of former Illinois State Representative Charles Alphonse "Chuck" Hartke.

Steve McClureRepublican

FSGS AWARENESS DAY

Declares June 10, 2025 as FSGS Awareness Day in Illinois to bring attention to the focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) disease.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

CONGRATS-ANDERSON'S BOOKSHOP

Congratulates Anderson's Bookshop on achieving its 150th anniversary. Acknowledges its enduring legacy as a cornerstone of the Naperville and surrounding communities, its unwavering commitment to promoting literacy and a love of books, and its significant contributions as a true community partner.

Laura EllmanDemocrat

CONGRATS-ANNE FLANIGAN BASSI

Congratulates Anne Flanigan Bassi on the occasion of her retirement as Moraine Township Supervisor. Thanks her for her years of public service to Moraine Township, the City of Highland Park, the City of Highwood, and Lake County.

Julie A. MorrisonDemocrat

CONGRATS-OZZIE GUILLEN

Congratulates Oswaldo "Ozzie" Guillén Barrios on his storied career and remarkable achievements.

Omar AquinoDemocrat

MEMORIAL-SGT. ANDREW J. FAUGHT

Mourns the death of Sgt. Andrew John "Drew" Faught.

Sue RezinRepublican

MEMORIAL-DPTY CHRISTINA MUSIL

Mourns the passing of Deputy Christina M. Musil of the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department.

Sue RezinRepublican