Bills & Legislation

MEMORIAL-ROBERT MCKAY

Mourns the death of Chief Robert McKay of Tinley Park.

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

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 KoehlerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DONALD E. BENNETT

Mourns the death of Donald E. Bennett of Canton.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-DONALD E. BEETLER

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

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-JOHN F. LEUCK

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

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-MARK LANE

Mourns the death of Mark "Duke" Lane.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-RONALD GAYLE BITTLE

Mourns the death Ronald Gayle Bittle, Ph.D.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-ANDREW CORNELIOUS SR.

Mourns the death of Andrew Cornelious Sr.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

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. MurphyDemocrat

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 FineDemocrat

MEMORIAL-KEITH M. BERRY

Mourns the death of Keith Mitchell Berry of Peoria.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MIDGE KIMBERLY

Mourns the death of Midge Kimberly.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LENORA EADDY

Mourns the passing of Lenora "Nancy" Abraham Eaddy.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ESTHER BURNS KINNER

Mourns the death of Esther Irene Bruns Kinner.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-ROBERT ERICKSEN

Mourns the death of Robert Carl "Bob" Ericksen.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MATTIE R. LUCK

Mourns the death of Mattie R. Luck of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

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 HarrissRepublican

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 VenturaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JONATHAN JACKSON SR

Mourns the death of Jonathan Amir Jackson Sr.

Adriane JohnsonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DR. JOSE AUSTRIACO

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

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JASON P. ROSCOW

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

Terri BryantRepublican

MEMORIAL-RAMON REYES VENEGAS

Mourns the death of Ramon Reyes Venegas.

Robert PetersDemocrat

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 BalkemaRepublican

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 CunninghamDemocrat

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 HunterDemocrat

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 TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-GEORGE BURRIER JR.

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

David KoehlerDemocrat

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 SyversonRepublican

CIVIC LEARNING WEEK

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

Karina VillaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-RAYMOND D. CRAIG

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

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-JOHN D. ROGERS

Mourns the passing of John D. Rogers of Topeka.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-ROBERT E. BUCK

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

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-FRED PALIN

Mourns the passing of Fred Palin of Cuba.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-KENNETH R. FORD

Mourns the death of Kenneth Ray Ford.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-WALTER J. DAVIS

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

Neil AndersonRepublican

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 LewisRepublican

MEMORIAL-SAMUEL H. PORTER

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

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-EARLONA M. LOOBY

Mourns the passing of Earlona Mae Looby of Springfield.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-HAROLD E. KING SR.

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

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DONALD W. IRISH

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

David KoehlerDemocrat

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 LewisRepublican

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 LewisRepublican

MEMORIAL-JAMES GOSHORN

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

Adriane JohnsonDemocrat

CONGRATS-VFW POST 1337

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

Mike PorfirioDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JERRY BUTLER

Mourns the death of Jerry "Iceman" Butler.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

JERRY BUTLER DAY

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

Mattie HunterDemocrat

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 BeltDemocrat

MEMORIAL-RALPH V. FROEHLING

Mourns the death of Ralph Vernon Froehling of Canton.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-MARLIN L. REYNOLDS

Mourns the passing of Marlin L. Reynolds of Milan.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-THOMAS LEE KENNEDY

Mourns the death of Thomas Lee Kennedy.

Neil AndersonRepublican