Bills & Legislation

MEMORIAL-HELEN M. DULLE

Mourns the death of Helen Marie Dulle of Springfield.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-LORIN FORTIER

Mourns the death of Lorin "Larry" Fortier.

Laura M. Murphy

MEMORIAL-SGT. HOLLIS WELLER

Mourns the death of Sergeant Hollis Weller of the Joliet Police Department.

Rachel Ventura

MEMORIAL-STEPHEN KENNEDY

Mourns the death of Stephen "Steve" Kennedy of Quincy.

Jil Tracy

MEMORIAL-ROSEMARY S. ARGUS

Mourns the death of Rosemary Argus of Des Plaines.

Laura M. Murphy

MEMORIAL-THOMAS M. SULLIVAN

Mourns the death of Thomas Michael "Tom" Sullivan.

Laura M. Murphy

TSWS AWARENESS DAY

Declares February 3, 2026 as Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome Awareness Day.

Adriane Johnson

COMMENDS-ROGER L. BYRNE

Commends Roger L. Byrne on his service to the Village of Vernon Hills.

Adriane Johnson

MEMORIAL-GARY W. THOMAS

Mourns the death of Gary Wayne Thomas of Bartonville.

David Koehler

MEMORIAL-CLARA "JANE" STETTER

Mourns the death of Clara "Jane" Stetter.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-JOYCE I. WILLIAMS

Mourns the death of Joyce Irene Williams of Springfield, formerly of Kilbourne.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-AMANDA R. SODARO

Mourns the passing of Amanda R. Sodaro of Springfield.

Steve McClure

EDUCATIONAL CHOICE ACT

Urges Governor JB Pritzker to opt Illinois into the provisions of the Educational Choice for Children Act.

Andrew S. Chesney

MEMORIAL-MARY ANNE BLAIR

Mourns the passing of Trustee Mary Anne (Raymond) Blair of the Woodridge Village Board of Trustees.

Rachel Ventura

MEMORIAL-ARTHUR E. WILSON

Mourns the death of Arthur Eugene Wilson of Springfield.

Jil Tracy

MEMORIAL-OLINDA B. NEWHOUSE

Mourns the death of Olinda B. Newhouse of Morton.

David Koehler

MEMORIAL-ROBERT P. CHUMLEY

Mourns the death of Robert Paul "Bob" Chumley of Jacksonville.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM A. HICKERSON

Mourns the passing of William A. "Bill" Hickerson of Springfield.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-CHARLES R.L. WARFIELD

Mourns the death of Charles Roger Lee "Rog" Warfield.

Doris Turner

MEMORIAL-OTTO G. STEPHENITCH

Mourns the death of Otto George Stephenitch.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-ANTOINE L. MERRICK

Mourns the passing of Antoine Lamar Merrick of Chicago Heights.

Willie Preston

MEMORIAL-DR. BERNARD GOITEIN

Mourns the death of Dr. Bernard J. "Bernie" Goitein, Ph.D.

David Koehler

MEMORIAL-BENJAMIN P. SCHATZ

Mourns the passing of Benjamin P. "Ben" Schatz of Des Plaines.

Laura M. Murphy

OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MO.

Declares September 2025 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the State of Illinois to increase public awareness of ovarian cancer. Affirms support towards the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Sara Feigenholtz

SPOKEN WORD MONTH

Declares September 2025 as Spoken Word Month. Encourages collaboration among school districts, community organizations, cultural institutions, and youth development agencies to implement spoken word mentorship programs and events statewide during the month of September 2025. Urges the State of Illinois to promote awareness and support for the National Spoken Word Awards and Festival held in Chicago through marketing, public outreach, and partnership with local and statewide arts agencies. Recognizes the positive social impact of spoken word as an art form, educational tool, and cultural beacon and that September 2025 will be a time to celebrate and elevate spoken word artists and organizations throughout the Land of Lincoln.

Willie Preston

GENETIC COUNSELOR DAY

Declares November 13, 2025 as Genetic Counselor Appreciation Day in the State of Illinois. Recognizes that the sequencing of the human genome is one of the most significant scientific accomplishments in the past 100 years and expresses support for genetic counselors, who are using this research to improve the lives of many throughout the State.

Laura Fine

COMMENDS-DET. MICHAEL GRIFFIN

Commends Detective Michael Griffin of the Moline Police Department Criminal Investigations unit for his unrelenting commitment to pursuing justice in the 1996 disappearance of 11-year-old Trudy Appleby. Thanks Det. Griffin and the Moline Police Department for their continued service and dedication towards protecting residents and solving cases.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-DANIEL J. WILLIS

Mourns the death of Officer Daniel Jones "Dan" Willis of the Joliet Police Department.

Rachel Ventura

MEMORIAL-GILBERT GONZALEZ

Mourns the passing of Gilbert "Judge" Gonzalez of Calumet City, formerly of South Chicago.

Napoleon Harris III

MEMORIAL-NATASHA MAXEY

Mourns the death of Natasha Renee Bell Harris Maxey.

Napoleon Harris III

MEMORIAL-JAMES E. KIDDER

Mourns the death of James Eugene "Jim" Kidder of Dunlap.

David Koehler

CONGRATS-TMA

Congratulates the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) on its 100th anniversary of leading and supporting small and midsize manufacturers.

Bill Cunningham

MEMORIAL-KENNETH E. MCNEELY

Mourns the death of Kenneth Eugene "Kenny" McNeely.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-THOMAS P. HARDY

Mourns the death of Thomas Patrick Hardy of Hinsdale.

Bill Cunningham

MEMORIAL-DWAYNE C. FISCHER

Mourns the passing of Dwayne Charles "D.D." Fischer.

Jil Tracy

MEMORIAL-HATTIE M. GREEN

Mourns the death of Hattie Mae Green.

David Koehler

MEMORIAL-HENRY RAKOFF, PH.D.

Mourns the death of Henry Rakoff, Ph.D.

David Koehler

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 Belt

MEMORIAL-JOHN M. BLACHINSKY

Mourns the death of John M. Blachinsky of Kewanee.

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-ELDON L. QUICK

Mourns the death of Eldon L. Quick of Rantoul.

Paul Faraci

CONGRATS-POLISH MUSEUM OF AM.

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

John F. Curran

CONGRATS-U.S. NAVY

Congratulates the United States Navy on its 250th anniversary.

Mike Porfirio

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 Faraci

MEMORIAL-STEVEN T. SLEMER

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

Erica Harriss

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 McClure

MEMORIAL-CATHERINE HUTHER

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

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-JANE E. EMERSON

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

Steve McClure

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. Murphy

MEMORIAL-TONY ETZ

Mourns the death of Tony Etz.

Don Harmon

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. Lightford