Bills & Legislation

MEMORIAL-JUDITH KINGERY DODSON

Mourns the death of Judith Darlene "Judi" Kingery Dodson of Springfield.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-GARY C. PILESKI

Mourns the death of Gary Charles Pileski of Malta.

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

MEMORIAL-EARL E. RUETER JR.

Mourns the death of Earl E. "Skip" Rueter Jr. of Quincy.

Jil TracyRepublican

CONGRATS-UIC LARES PROGRAM

Congratulates the Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES) program of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) on achieving its 50th anniversary. Thanks the program's staff for increasing the number of Latino college graduates in the State of Illinois through its intentional recruitment, retention initiatives, and programming.

Celina VillanuevaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DEBRAH L. MCCAULEY

Mourns the death of Debrah Lyle McCauley.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DR. HATTIE B. JONES

Mourns the death of Hattie B. Jones, D.Div.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BETTY J. ODUM

Mourns the death of Betty Jean Odum of Anna.

Jil TracyRepublican

MEMORIAL-DOROTHY L. GOLEMAN

Mourns the passing of Dorothy L. Goleman of Naples, Florida, formerly of Divernon.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DATIKKA T. PEBBLES

Mourns the death of Datikka Tennell "Tikka" Pebbles of Edwards.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BG RICHARD NORTHERN

Mourns the death of Brigadier General Richard E. Northern, Illinois National Guard (Ret.).

Jil TracyRepublican

MEMORIAL-ASSUNTA L. CAPARELLI

Mourns the death of Assunta L. (Tirelli) Caparelli.

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY WEEK

Declares the week of September 21 through September 27, 2025 as Surgical Technology Week in the State of Illinois. Honors these dedicated healthcare professionals for their hard work and expertise in patient safety in the operating room that often goes unnoticed. Recognizes their educators for providing them with specialized training in surgical technology.

David KoehlerDemocrat

YEAR OF GEN. JOHN A. LOGAN

Declares 2026 as the Year of General John A. Logan in the State of Illinois, coinciding with the America 250 celebration. Recognizes the life and legacy of General John A. Logan, not only for his military and civic achievements, but for his remarkable journey of enlightenment and his enduring impact on the American conscience. Encourages educational programs, commemorative events, and public reflection on the legacy of a man whose life helped shape the soul of a nation.

Terri BryantRepublican

MEMORIAL-CAPT. JAMES A. LOVELL

Mourns the passing of Captain James A. "Jim" Lovell Jr., USN (Ret.), of Lake Forest.

Julie A. MorrisonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MEG R. FITZGERALD

Mourns the death of Meg Ryan Fitzgerald of Chicago.

Lakesia CollinsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CHARLES J. KIRK

Mourns the passing of Charles James "Charlie" Kirk.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-DAVID HOHL

Mourns the death of David "Dave" Hohl.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-CHARLES J. KIRK

Mourns the passing of Charles James "Charlie" Kirk, the cofounder of Turning Point USA.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-BEAUTY R. KIRK

Mourns the passing of Beauty R. Kirk.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-GOV. JAMES R. EDGAR

Mourns the passing of former Illinois Governor James R. "Jim" Edgar.

Chapin RoseRepublican

MEMORIAL-DEBORAH A. JOHNSON

Mourns the passing of Deborah Ann "Debbie" Johnson.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JO M. BONELL

Mourns the death of Jo Marie Bonell.

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ANNA H. SADOWSKI

Mourns the death of Anna Hamm Sadowski.

Don HarmonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MARY ANNE BROWN

Mourns the death of Mary Anne Brown of River Forest.

Don HarmonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BRIAN K. BAPTIST

Mourns the passing of Brian Keith Baptist of Jacksonville.

Jil TracyRepublican

MEMORIAL-LORI F. CANNON

Mourns the death of Lori F. Cannon of Chicago.

Sara FeigenholtzDemocrat

MEMORIAL-NILE W. GOSSETT

Mourns the death of Nile W. Gossett.

Don HarmonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MARIE J. ROACH

Mourns the passing of Marie J. "Mimi" Roach.

Don HarmonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JORDAN B. RIFIS

Mourns the death of Jordan B. Rifis.

Don HarmonDemocrat

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

CONGRATS-LOIS PRESTON

Congratulates Lois Preston on receiving her master's degree in computer science at the age of 87.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

WOMEN'S CIVIC DAY

Declares March 19, 2025 as Women's Civic Day to celebrate and promote the vital role of women in public service and encourage the development of future women leaders in public affairs.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ROBERT A. IVERSON

Mourns the death of Robert A. "Bob" Iverson of Danville.

Paul FaraciDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JOSEPH C. BIERMAN

Mourns the death of Joseph Charles Bierman.

Chapin RoseRepublican

MEMORIAL-LEONARD TOIA

Mourns the death of Leonard "Ben" Toia of Arlington Heights.

Sara FeigenholtzDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CHARLES M. ORWIG II

Mourns the passing of Charles M. "Chuck" Orwig II of Kewanee.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-LLOYD B. MILLS

Mourns the passing of Lloyd Benjamin Mills of Macomb.

Neil AndersonRepublican

CONGRATS-ROBERT JONES, PH.D.

Congratulates Robert Jones, Ph.D. on concluding his tenure as chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and as vice president of the University of Illinois System after nine years of successful leadership.

Paul FaraciDemocrat