Bills & Legislation

TARDIVE DYSKINESIA AWARE WEEK

Declares May 4 through May 10, 2025 as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week (TDAW) in the State of Illinois. Expresses support for TDAW in recognition of the importance of early detection and intervention to improve outcomes for people living with mental health conditions and prescribed antipsychotics. Expresses support towards efforts to raise awareness about the causes and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia (TD) and the importance of routine TD screening.

Laura Fine

MEMORIAL-KEITH M. BERRY

Mourns the death of Keith Mitchell Berry of Peoria.

David Koehler

MEMORIAL-MIDGE KIMBERLY

Mourns the death of Midge Kimberly.

Mattie Hunter

MEMORIAL-LENORA EADDY

Mourns the passing of Lenora "Nancy" Abraham Eaddy.

Mattie Hunter

MEMORIAL-ESTHER BURNS KINNER

Mourns the death of Esther Irene Bruns Kinner.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-ROBERT ERICKSEN

Mourns the death of Robert Carl "Bob" Ericksen.

David Koehler

MEMORIAL-MATTIE R. LUCK

Mourns the death of Mattie R. Luck of Springfield.

Steve McClure

SURS RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY

Declares June 13, 2025 as SURS Retiree Appreciation Day in the State of Illinois to honor and recognize the ongoing contributions and value of SURS retirees across the State.

Erica Harriss

RACE AMITY DAY

Declares June 8, 2025 as Race Amity Day. Invites communities across the United States of America to join in introspection and reflection on the beauty and richness of the diverse peoples of this great nation while reaching out with a spirit of amity toward one another on Race Amity Day.

Rachel Ventura

MEMORIAL-JONATHAN JACKSON SR

Mourns the death of Jonathan Amir Jackson Sr.

Adriane Johnson

MEMORIAL-DR. JOSE AUSTRIACO

Mourns the passing of Dr. Jose "Joe" Austriaco of Park Ridge, formerly of Lombard and Oak Brook.

Laura M. Murphy

MEMORIAL-JASON P. ROSCOW

Mourns the death of Officer Jason P. Roscow of North Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Prairie du Rocher.

Terri Bryant

MEMORIAL-RAMON REYES VENEGAS

Mourns the death of Ramon Reyes Venegas.

Robert Peters

SUPPORT ILLINOIS FARMERS

Affirms a commitment to supporting Illinois farmers and promoting a positive perception of their essential work. Encourages public education initiatives, outreach programs, and partnerships with agricultural organizations to highlight the economic and environmental contributions of Illinois farmers. Recognizes and commends the farmers of Illinois for their dedication, perseverance, and continued commitment to feeding families, strengthening communities, and upholding the state's proud agricultural heritage.

Chris Balkema

WATER SAFETY EDUCATION

Encourages school districts throughout the State of Illinois to consider providing age appropriate education intended to promote safety in, on, and around bodies of water to reduce the risk of injury or drowning.

Bill Cunningham

CONGRATS-COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHI

Congratulates Columbia College of Chicago and their retail team for winning the 2025 National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation University Challenge. Commends Columbia College Chicago for fostering an environment of excellence in retail education and innovation and commends the dedication and expertise of the faculty and staff who supported and guided these students to success. Encourages continued support for programs that bridge academic learning with real-world industry challenges and fuel the creative economy.

Mattie Hunter

EVA CARROLL MONROE DAY

Declares August 4, 2025 and August 4, 2026 as Eva Carroll Monroe Day in the State of Illinois in order to celebrate and honor the achievements and legacy of Eva Carroll Monroe.

Doris Turner

MEMORIAL-GEORGE BURRIER JR.

Mourns the death of George Millard Burrier Jr. of Morton.

David Koehler

MEMORIAL-REP. RONALD WAIT

Mourns the passing of Illinois State Rep. Ronald A. "Ron" Wait. Recognizes his life, community service, and long legislative service.

Dave Syverson

CIVIC LEARNING WEEK

Declares the week of March 9 through March 17, 2025 as Civic Learning Week in the State of Illinois

Karina Villa

MEMORIAL-RAYMOND D. CRAIG

Mourns the passing of Raymond D. "Ray" Craig of Varna.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-JOHN D. ROGERS

Mourns the passing of John D. Rogers of Topeka.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-ROBERT E. BUCK

Mourns the death of Robert E. "Doc" Buck of Canton.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-FRED PALIN

Mourns the passing of Fred Palin of Cuba.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-KENNETH R. FORD

Mourns the death of Kenneth Ray Ford.

Doris Turner

MEMORIAL-WALTER J. DAVIS

Mourns the death of Walter Junior "Walt" Davis of East Peoria.

Neil Anderson

CONGRATS-KEVIN WALLACE

Congratulates Kevin Wallace on his retirement as Village President of the Village of Bartlett. Thanks him for dedication and service to his community. Wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.

Seth Lewis

MEMORIAL-SAMUEL H. PORTER

Mourns the death of Samuel H. "Sam" Porter of Ipava.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-EARLONA M. LOOBY

Mourns the passing of Earlona Mae Looby of Springfield.

Doris Turner

MEMORIAL-HAROLD E. KING SR.

Mourns the death of Harold Edwin King Sr. of Peoria.

David Koehler

MEMORIAL-DONALD W. IRISH

Mourns the death of Donald W. "Don" Irish.

David Koehler

CONGRATS-TAMARA PETERSON

Congratulates Tamara Peterson on her retirement as a board member of the Bloomingdale School District 13 Board of Education. Thanks her for her service to the community and its students.

Seth Lewis

CONGRATS-TERRY MCKEOWN

Congratulates Terry McKeown on his retirement as a board member of the Bloomingdale School District 13 Board of Education. Thanks him for his service to the community and its students.

Seth Lewis

MEMORIAL-JAMES GOSHORN

Mourns the passing of James "Jim" Goshorn of Gurnee, formerly of Grove City, Pennsylvania.

Adriane Johnson

CONGRATS-VFW POST 1337

Congratulates Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1337 of Mount Prospect on its 100th anniversary.

Mike Porfirio

MEMORIAL-JERRY BUTLER

Mourns the death of Jerry "Iceman" Butler.

Mattie Hunter

JERRY BUTLER DAY

Declares March 12, 2025 as Jerry Butler Day. Mourns the death of Jerry "Iceman" Butler.

Mattie Hunter

CONGRATS-GLYN RAMAGE

Congratulates Glyn Ramage on the occasion of his retirement as business manager of the Downstate Illinois Laborers' District Council of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA). Recognizes his dedication to and impact on LIUNA.

Christopher Belt

MEMORIAL-RALPH V. FROEHLING

Mourns the death of Ralph Vernon Froehling of Canton.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-MARLIN L. REYNOLDS

Mourns the passing of Marlin L. Reynolds of Milan.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-THOMAS LEE KENNEDY

Mourns the death of Thomas Lee Kennedy.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-RAY A. YOUNG

Mourns the passing of Ray A. Young of Cambridge.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-DUANE JOHN DAVIS

Mourns the passing of Duane John Davis of Pekin.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-DR. DANIEL L. PARR

Mourns the death of Daniel Lee "Dan" Parr, M.D. of rural Pekin.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-CHARLES R. MASKEL

Mourns the death of Charles Robert "Chuck" Maskel of Pekin.

Neil Anderson

NUTELLA DAY

Declares February 5, 2025 as Nutella Day in the State of Illinois to honor Ferrero's significant investments in the State, the many employees who contribute to its success, and the joy that Nutella spreads throughout our communities.

Sally J. Turner

WHOLE CHILD MONTH

Declares March 2025 as Illinois Whole Child Month to recognize the value of assuring that each student is challenged, supported, healthy, safe, and engaged. Urges parents, educators, and community members to support a whole child approach to education for each student. Urges every school in Illinois to celebrate Whole Child Month by adopting at least one of the whole child tenets to promote and encourage throughout the month.

Adriane Johnson

CONGRATS-RIVERSIDE

Congratulates the Village of Riverside on its 150th anniversary. Extends heartfelt congratulations to its residents, past and present, for their enduring commitment to preserving the community's historic and cultural heritage.

Mike Porfirio

THANKS-SEN. DANIEL MCCONCHIE

Thanks Senator Dan McConchie for his dedicated service to the people of Illinois and his contributions to the State.

Donald P. DeWitte

MEMORIAL-HAROLD A. STEWART

Mourns the death of Harold Alexander "Sandy" Stewart of Murphysboro.

Dale Fowler