Bills & Legislation

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

MEMORIAL-DEBBY A. TADLOCK

Mourns the death of Debby Ann (Freyenberger) Tadlock of Marion, formerly of Union County.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-KELLY M. NICHOLS

Mourns the death of Kelly Maria Nichols of Herrin.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-BRANTLY R. BIGGS

Mourns the passing of Brantly Russell Biggs.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-JACK D. GLASS

Mourns the passing of Jack Dale Glass of Metropolis.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-JOHN A. GUYNN

Mourns the death of John A. Guynn of Massac County.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-RAY E. BEBOUT

Mourns the death of Ray Edward "Bud" Bebout of Harrisburg.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM JEFFREY MINOR

Mourns the passing of William Jeffrey "Jeff" Minor of Eldorado.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-L. DON POWELL

Mourns the death of Lowell Don Powell of rural Ozark.

Dale FowlerRepublican

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 BeltDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LARRY N. VARNER

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

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-CHERYL GREEN, PH.D.

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

Michael E. HastingsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BLANCHIE WHITE WILCOX

Mourns the passing of Blanchie B. White Wilcox.

Michael E. HastingsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MIKE BEHRENS

Mourns the death of Mike Behrens of Ogden.

Chapin RoseRepublican

MEMORIAL-MARY JO COPELAND

Mourns the death of Mary Jo Copeland.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM B. WEST SR.

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

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-KENNETH KAISER

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

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-RONALD E. LAROE

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

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-KURT OEHLWEIN

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

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-STEVEN L. MULLENS

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

Neil AndersonRepublican

CONGRATS-LONZO GREENWOOD

Congratulates Lonzo Greenwood on his retirement from public service.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BARBARA A. MADSEN

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

Donald P. DeWitteRepublican

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 CollinsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ADELA KORECKI

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

Darby A. HillsRepublican

MEMORIAL-KEYWAN C. GLENN SR.

Mourns the death of Keywan Cordell Glenn Sr.

Lakesia CollinsDemocrat

CONGRATS-CLAIRE A. GULLEY

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

Terri BryantRepublican

JUSTIN ALLGAIER DAY

Declares November 9, 2025 as Justin Allgaier Day.

Steve McClureRepublican

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 VillivalamDemocrat

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 TurnerDemocrat

FAMILY CAREGIVER MONTH

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

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

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 TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CRAIG A. ROBERTS

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

Erica HarrissRepublican

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 CollinsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-THOMAS KLEINSCHMIDT

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

John F. CurranRepublican

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM F. MURPHY JR.

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

John F. CurranRepublican

MEMORIAL-TOMISLAV ILICH

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

John F. CurranRepublican

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 HarmonDemocrat

CONGRATS-HEATHER WAY KITZES

Congratulates Heather Way Kitzes on her accomplishments and contributions.

Sara FeigenholtzDemocrat

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM F. MURPHY JR.

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

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

CONGRATS-JOLIET HIST. MUSEUM

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

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-EDWARD ARAMBASICH

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

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

CONGRATS-MADI LAVE

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

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ROBERT A. PEICKERT

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

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

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 EllmanDemocrat

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 PrestonDemocrat

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 EllmanDemocrat

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 FineDemocrat

MEMORIAL-SGT. JOSE DUENEZ JR.

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

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

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 VenturaDemocrat