Bills & Legislation

MEMORIAL-AINSLEY G. JOHNSON

Mourns the passing of Ainsley Grace Johnson of Chatham.

Doris Turner

MEMORIAL-KATHRYN S. CORLEY

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

Doris Turner

MEMORIAL-RYLEE D. BRITTON

Mourns the death of Rylee Denae Britton of Springfield.

Doris Turner

MEMORIAL-ALMA L. BUHNERKEMPE

Mourns the death of Alma Lee Buhnerkempe of Chatham.

Doris Turner

MEMORIAL-THOMAS CARRAHER

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

Don Harmon

MEMORIAL-RICHARD ENDERLE

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

Don Harmon

MEMORIAL-SHIRLEY MUNGAI

Mourns the death of Shirley Mungai of Oak Park.

Don Harmon

MEMORIAL-GARY L. LANE

Mourns the passing of Gary Lee Lane of Spaulding.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-CANDICE LAW

Mourns the death of Candice "Candy" Law of Pana.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-AMY R. GUDGEL

Mourns the death of Amy Rae Gudgel of Pawnee.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-DEBRA D. LEWIS

Mourns the death of Debra D. Lewis.

Adriane Johnson

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 Preston

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 Ventura

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 Collins

MEMORIAL-HELEN CLYMER MILLER

Mourns the death of Helen E. Clymer Miller of Goodfield.

David Koehler

MEMORIAL-SGT. HOLLIS WELLER

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

Rachel Ventura

MEMORIAL-SHEILA J. BUSSONE

Mourns the passing of Sheila Joy (Monti) Bussone of Chetek, Wisconsin, formerly of Peoria.

David Koehler

MEMORIAL-PAUL A. ZUCKER

Mourns the death of Paul Alan Zucker of Beverly Shores, Indiana.

Don Harmon

MEMORIAL-FRANCIS DALEY

Mourns the death of Francis J. "Bud" Daly Jr.

Don Harmon

MEMORIAL-NANCY M. HAHN

Mourns the death of Nancy M. Hahn of Springfield.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-GLENNON H. PAUL, M.D.

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

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-THOMAS O. KUHL

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

Steve McClure

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 Villivalam

MEMORIAL-DORIS M. LOMAX

Mourns the passing of Doris M. Lomax of Chicago.

Mattie Hunter

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 Hunter

MEMORIAL-DAN LEE

Mourns the death of Dan "Junior" Lee.

Mattie Hunter

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 Aquino

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 Porfirio

MEMORIAL-PROF. SHOZO SATO

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

Sara Feigenholtz

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 Bryant

MEMORIAL-GEORGE E. MANNING II

Mourns the passing of George Edward Manning II.

Don Harmon

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.

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. Turner

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 Ellman

SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY DAY

Declares May 7, 2025 as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated Day in the State of Illinois.

Christopher Belt

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 Harmon

IL ABLE SAVINGS DAY

Declares August 14, 2025 as Illinois ABLE Savings Day.

Paul Faraci

JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Declares May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month in the State of Illinois.

Laura Fine

MEMORIAL-LILLIE M. TILLIS

Mourns the death of Lillie Mae Tillis of North Lawndale.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

MEMORIAL-WAYNE C. TEMPLE

Mourns the passing of Wayne Calhoun "Doc" Temple, the dean of Abraham Lincoln scholars.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-ROXIE L. FREDERICK

Mourns the passing of Roxie Lee "Rocky" Frederick Jr.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-DONALD L. ROGERS

Mourns the death of Donald Louis "Don" Rogers of Pleasant Plains.

Steve McClure

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA DAY

Declares April 30, 2025 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Day in the State of Illinois.

Mattie Hunter

MEMORIAL-DR. AKINTUNDE BOWDEN

Mourns the passing of Dr. Akintunde Bowden, formerly of Chicago.

Willie Preston

WADEE DAY

Declares September 21, 2025 as Wadee Day in the State of Illinois to inspire individuals to work together to make the world a more peaceful place. Mourns the passing of Wadee Alfayoumi.

Ram Villivalam

CONGRATS-LUCRETIA RUTHERFORD

Congratulates Lucretia Rutherford on her graduation from Jackson State University.

Mattie Hunter

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY WEEK

Declares November 10-14, 2025 as School Psychology Week.

Laura M. Murphy

MEMORIAL-MATTHEW P. JONES

Mourns the death of Matthew Patrick "Matt" Jones of Edwards.

David Koehler

CONGRATS-EDGAR J. CURTIS

Congratulates Edgar J. "Ed" Curtis on his retirement as president and chief executive officer of Memorial Health. Thanks him for his dedication and service to the patients and staff of Memorial Health for the past 50 years.

Sally J. Turner

SOIL HEALTH WEEK

Declares the first full week of March 2026 as Soil Health Week. Encourages schools, agricultural organizations, conservation groups, and communities to observe Soil Health Week through educational activities, outreach, and the promotion of soil stewardship practices.

Dale Fowler