Bills & Legislation

MEMORIAL-RICHARD MARTWICK IV

Mourns the death of Dr. Richard J. Martwick IV.

Robert F. Martwick

CONGRATS-RICHARD VEENSTRA

Congratulates Richard Veenstra on the occasion of his retirement as Mayor of Addison.

Suzy Glowiak Hilton

MEMORIAL-BLANCA D. HERNANDEZ

Mourns the death of Blanca Delia Hernandez of Chicago.

Graciela Guzmán

MEMORIAL-RAUFU O. I. BELLO

Mourns the passing of Raufu Olayinka Ishola "Ola" Bello.

Mattie Hunter

MEMORIAL-ROBERT F. CLAYBERG

Mourns the death of Robert F. "Dobby" Clayberg of Macomb, formerly of Cuba.

Neil Anderson

CONGRATS-DULCELANDIA

Congratulates Dulcelandia on the occasion of its 30th anniversary. Wishes the business continued success.

Celina Villanueva

EQUAL PAY DAY

Declares March 25, 2025 as Equal Pay Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages the citizens of this State to learn about the pay gap that women experience in society and to learn about these various dates that bring attention to the pay gap that specific groups experience.

Celina Villanueva

SAVE YOUR TOOTH MONTH

Declares May 2025 as Save Your Tooth Month in the State of Illinois. Acknowledges endodontists as leaders dedicated to saving patients' natural teeth. Encourages the citizens of Illinois to practice good oral hygiene to save their natural teeth.

Mary Edly-Allen

MEMORIAL-MILENA A. MCCONCHIE

Mourns the passing of Milena A. McConchie of Hawthorn Woods.

Donald P. DeWitte

MEMORIAL-JAMES M. UDESEN

Mourns the death of James Michael "Jim" Udesen.

Donald P. DeWitte

MEMORIAL-THOMAS M. YUCUIS

Mourns the death of Thomas M. "Tom" Yucuis of East Dundee.

Donald P. DeWitte

MEMORIAL-DEANNA DEAN FUNK

Mourns the death of Deanna Dean "Dee" Funk.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-THOMAS F. LONDRIGAN

Mourns the death of Thomas Foster "Tom" Londrigan of Springfield.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-CHARLES SEXTON

Mourns the death of Charles Sexton of Mechanicsburg.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-LINDA OLIVERO

Mourns the death of Linda Olivero.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-GRANT WITHERS

Mourns the passing of Grant Withers of Petersburg.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-STEVEN D. RICHARDSON

Mourns the passing of Steven D. Richardson of Jacksonville.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-ALANSON P. HOLLY

Mourns the death of Alanson P. "Hap" Holly of Des Plaines.

Laura M. Murphy

MEMORIAL-PATRICIA J. HARRIS

Mourns the passing of Patricia Jean "Pat" (McFarlane) Harris.

David Koehler

MEMORIAL-MARVELLE ROBERTSON

Mourns the passing of Marvelle Robertson.

Willie Preston

PRESCRIBED BURNING MONTH

Declares April 2025 as Prescribed Burning Awareness Month. Supports the appropriate and continued use of prescribed fire in Illinois.

Doris Turner

MEMORIAL-JAY PEARCE

Mourns the passing of Jay Pearce.

Michael W. Halpin

MEMORIAL-MARIE E. TAYFEL

Mourns the death of Marie E. Tayfel of Mount Greenwood.

Seth Lewis

FSHD AWARENESS DAY

Declares June 20, 2025 as FSHD Awareness Day.

Darby A. Hills

MEMORIAL-GARY T. MARSCHKE

Mourns the passing of Gary Thomas Marschke, Supervisor of DuPage Township.

Rachel Ventura

MEMORIAL-NILS R. THUNMAN

Mourns the death of Vice Admiral Nils Ron Thunman, U.S. Navy (Ret.).

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-KYLE T. JAMES

Mourns the passing of Kyle Taylor James of Virden.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-HUNTER M. JAMES

Mourns the passing of Hunter Mitchell James of Virden.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-JACOB C. JAMES

Mourns the passing of Jacob Conrad James of Virden.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-SHARON R. A. JOHNSON

Mourns the death of Sharon Rose Anne (Smith) Johnson of Springfield.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-PATRICIA STREMSTERFER

Mourns the death of Patricia Ann "Patty" Stremsterfer of Pleasant Plains.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-ARTHUR E. SPIEGEL

Mourns the death of Arthur E. Spiegel of Springfield.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-STEPHEN A. PELLEGRINI

Mourns the death of Stephen A. "Steve" Pellegrini of Springfield.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-LESS BOUCHER

Mourns the passing of Less Boucher of Springfield.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-MARGARET A. TIMONEY

Mourns the death of Margaret Ann Timoney of Springfield.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-JOHN H. LONG

Mourns the death of John H. "Jack" Long of Springfield.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-MARGARET L. COLLINS

Mourns the passing of Margaret Lucille Collins.

Mattie Hunter

MEMORIAL-CHARLES T. WELDY II

Mourns the death of Charles Thomas Weldy II of Peoria.

David Koehler

MEMORIAL-GENE HACKMAN

Mourns the passing of award-winning actor Gene Hackman, formerly of Danville.

Paul Faraci

OCD AWARENESS WEEK

Declares October 12 through October 18, 2025 as OCD Awareness Week in the State of Illinois.

Laura Fine

RECOGNIZES-ETA ALPHA CHAPTER

Recognizes the Eta Alpha Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. on being chartered as a newly established chapter. Commends its founding members for their efforts.

Christopher Belt

MEMORIAL-ROBERT MCKAY

Mourns the death of Chief Robert McKay of Tinley Park.

Laura M. Murphy

RECOGNIZES-CATERPILLAR INC.

Recognizes Caterpillar Inc. on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. Commends the company for its remarkable achievements, enduring legacy, and continued contributions to the economy, society, and the global community.

David Koehler

MEMORIAL-DONALD E. BENNETT

Mourns the death of Donald E. Bennett of Canton.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-DONALD E. BEETLER

Mourns the passing of Donald Edward "Don" Beetler of Altona.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-JOHN F. LEUCK

Mourns the passing of John Francis "Jack" Leuck of Pekin.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-MARK LANE

Mourns the death of Mark "Duke" Lane.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-RONALD GAYLE BITTLE

Mourns the death Ronald Gayle Bittle, Ph.D.

Dale Fowler

MEMORIAL-ANDREW CORNELIOUS SR.

Mourns the death of Andrew Cornelious Sr.

Kimberly A. Lightford

PUBLIC LIB. TRUSTEE TRAINING

Urges all public library trustees to participate in ongoing training programs provided by the Illinois Secretary of State to strengthen their ability to effectively oversee library operations and services. Encourages the Illinois Secretary of State to expand and enhance library trustee training opportunities, ensuring that all library board members have access to comprehensive education on governance, ethics, and policy matters.

Laura M. Murphy