Bills & Legislation

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 L. 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

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. TurnerRepublican

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. MurphyDemocrat

MEMORIAL-RAYMOND E. IMIG

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

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

MEMORIAL-FAY MICHAEL SULLIVAN

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

Chapin RoseRepublican

MEMORIAL-MARJORIE LOGMAN

Mourns the death Marjorie Logman.

Karina VillaDemocrat

QUINCEANERA DAY

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

Karina VillaDemocrat

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. HalpinDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ARTHUR ALBORES

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

Don HarmonDemocrat

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

MEMORIAL-JAMES A. WRIGHT

Mourns the death of James A. "Jim" Wright of Ware.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-RALPH E. GLASFORD

Mourns the death of Ralph E. Glasford of Anna.

Dale FowlerRepublican