Bills & Legislation

NAT'L BOARD CERT. TEACHERS DAY

Declares September 2, 2025 as National Board Certified Teachers Recognition Day in the State of Illinois in celebration of the 25th anniversary of National Board Certification in Illinois and in recognition of the contributions and accomplishments of National Board Certified Teachers across the State.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JOHN M. BLACHINSKY

Mourns the death of John M. Blachinsky of Kewanee.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-ELDON L. QUICK

Mourns the death of Eldon L. Quick of Rantoul.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

CONGRATS-POLISH MUSEUM OF AM.

Congratulates the Polish Museum of America on the 90th anniversary of its founding.

John F. CurranRepublican

CONGRATS-U.S. NAVY

Congratulates the United States Navy on its 250th anniversary.

Mike PorfirioDemocrat

CONGRATS-DIANE MARLIN

Congratulates Mayor Diane Marlin of the City of Urbana on the occasion of her retirement. Thanks her for her dedication and commitment to the residents of Urbana.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

MEMORIAL-STEVEN T. SLEMER

Mourns the passing of Steven Terry "Steve" Slemer of Glen Carbon.

Erica HarrissRepublican

CONGRATS-HSHS ST. ANTHONY'S

Congratulates HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham on the occasion of its 150th anniversary. Thanks its staff for continuing to serve with courage, commitment, and faith.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-CATHERINE HUTHER

Mourns the death of Catherine "Katie" Kronmiller Huther, formerly of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-JANE E. EMERSON

Mourns the passing of Jane Elisabeth (Shears) Emerson of Divernon.

Steve McClureRepublican

AUDIT-IDR-RAILROADS-PROP. TAX

Directs the Auditor General to conduct a performance audit of the Illinois Department of Revenue's valuation and assessment of railroad companies' properties as required under the Property Tax Code.

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

MEMORIAL-TONY ETZ

Mourns the death of Tony Etz.

Don HarmonDemocrat

COMMENDS-DELTA SIGMA THETA

Commends Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated for its outstanding legacy of public service and advocacy. Commends its members for their steadfast dedication to creating positive change in communities throughout Illinois and internationally.

Kimberly A. LightfordDemocrat

MEMORIAL-AINSLEY G. JOHNSON

Mourns the passing of Ainsley Grace Johnson of Chatham.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-KATHRYN S. CORLEY

Mourns the passing of Kathryn Susanne "Kit" Corley of Chatham.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-RYLEE D. BRITTON

Mourns the death of Rylee Denae Britton of Springfield.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ALMA L. BUHNERKEMPE

Mourns the death of Alma Lee Buhnerkempe of Chatham.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-THOMAS CARRAHER

Mourns the death of Thomas Michael "Tom" Carraher of Oak Park.

Don HarmonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-RICHARD ENDERLE

Mourns the death of Richard Enderle of Oak Park and River Forest.

Don HarmonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-SHIRLEY MUNGAI

Mourns the death of Shirley Mungai of Oak Park.

Don HarmonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-GARY L. LANE

Mourns the passing of Gary Lee Lane of Spaulding.

Steve McClureRepublican

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 JohnsonDemocrat

CONGRATS-FR. MICHAEL PFLEGER

Congratulates Father Michael Louis Pfleger on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest. Wishes him continued success in his ministry and advocacy.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

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

RERRT DAY

Declares June 5, 2025 as Racial Equity Rapid Response Team Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of the efforts of the Racial Equity Rapid Response Team (RERRT).

Lakesia CollinsDemocrat

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

MEMORIAL-GLENNON H. PAUL, M.D.

Mourns the death of Glennon H. Paul, M.D.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-THOMAS O. KUHL

Mourns the death of Thomas Owen "Tom" Kuhl of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

AAPI HERITAGE MONTH

Declares May of 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in honor of the contributions made by Asian American and Pacific Island residents and communities across Illinois.

Ram VillivalamDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DORIS M. LOMAX

Mourns the passing of Doris M. Lomax of Chicago.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

CONGRATS-TONY J. YUSCIUS

Congratulates Tony J. Yuscius on his retirement. Thanks him for his service to the General Assembly and the State of Illinois.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DAN LEE

Mourns the death of Dan "Junior" Lee.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-NMPRAC

Recognizes the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (NMPRAC) and the vibrant Puerto Rican community of Chicago for their enduring commitment to preserving Boricua heritage, uplifting cultural identity, and inspiring future generations. Commends Billy and Veronica Ocasio, the NMPRAC Board of Directors, the museum staff, and all of its devoted supporters for their visionary leadership and tireless efforts in advancing the museum for 25 years and the monumental Paseo Boricua Flags of Steel for 30 years.

Omar AquinoDemocrat

CONGRATS-C. VAUGHAN KISSANE

Congratulates Carol Vaughan Kissane on being named a 2025 Illinois Library Luminary by the Illinois Library Association (ILA). Thanks her for her decades of service to the ILA and the Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library.

Mike PorfirioDemocrat

MEMORIAL-PROF. SHOZO SATO

Mourns the passing of Shozo Sato, professor emeritus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Sara FeigenholtzDemocrat

CONGRATS-TERRY WILKERSON

Congratulates Rend Lake College President Terry Wilkerson on his retirement, concluding a distinguished career of more than 30 years of service to the institution and to the Illinois Community College System.

Terri BryantRepublican

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