Bills & Legislation

JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

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

Laura FineDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LILLIE M. TILLIS

Mourns the death of Lillie Mae Tillis of North Lawndale.

Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Democrat

MEMORIAL-WAYNE C. TEMPLE

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

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-ROXIE L. FREDERICK

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

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-DONALD L. ROGERS

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

Steve McClureRepublican

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA DAY

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

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DR. AKINTUNDE BOWDEN

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

Willie PrestonDemocrat

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 VillivalamDemocrat

CONGRATS-LUCRETIA RUTHERFORD

Congratulates Lucretia Rutherford on her graduation from Jackson State University.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY WEEK

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

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MATTHEW P. JONES

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

David KoehlerDemocrat

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. TurnerRepublican

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 FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-JOAN R. BABCOCK

Mourns the death of Joan Rosaline Babcock of Jacksonville.

Steve McClureRepublican

MEMORIAL-REP. CHARLES HARTKE

Mourns the death of former Illinois State Representative Charles Alphonse "Chuck" Hartke.

Steve McClureRepublican

FSGS AWARENESS DAY

Declares June 10, 2025 as FSGS Awareness Day in Illinois to bring attention to the focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) disease.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

MOMS ON A MISSION DAY

Declares May 7, 2025 as Moms on a Mission Day.

Karina VillaDemocrat

CONGRATS-ANDERSON'S BOOKSHOP

Congratulates Anderson's Bookshop on achieving its 150th anniversary. Acknowledges its enduring legacy as a cornerstone of the Naperville and surrounding communities, its unwavering commitment to promoting literacy and a love of books, and its significant contributions as a true community partner.

Laura EllmanDemocrat

CONGRATS-ANNE FLANIGAN BASSI

Congratulates Anne Flanigan Bassi on the occasion of her retirement as Moraine Township Supervisor. Thanks her for her years of public service to Moraine Township, the City of Highland Park, the City of Highwood, and Lake County.

Julie A. MorrisonDemocrat

CONGRATS-OZZIE GUILLEN

Congratulates Oswaldo "Ozzie" Guillén Barrios on his storied career and remarkable achievements.

Omar AquinoDemocrat

MEMORIAL-SGT. ANDREW J. FAUGHT

Mourns the death of Sgt. Andrew John "Drew" Faught.

Sue RezinRepublican

MEMORIAL-DPTY CHRISTINA MUSIL

Mourns the passing of Deputy Christina M. Musil of the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department.

Sue RezinRepublican

MEMORIAL-JAMES A. WRIGHT

Mourns the death of James A. "Jim" Wright of Ware.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-RALPH E. GLASFORD

Mourns the death of Ralph E. Glasford of Anna.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-DEBBY A. TADLOCK

Mourns the death of Debby Ann (Freyenberger) Tadlock of Marion, formerly of Union County.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-KELLY M. NICHOLS

Mourns the death of Kelly Maria Nichols of Herrin.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-BRANTLY R. BIGGS

Mourns the passing of Brantly Russell Biggs.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-JACK D. GLASS

Mourns the passing of Jack Dale Glass of Metropolis.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-JOHN A. GUYNN

Mourns the death of John A. Guynn of Massac County.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-RAY E. BEBOUT

Mourns the death of Ray Edward "Bud" Bebout of Harrisburg.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM JEFFREY MINOR

Mourns the passing of William Jeffrey "Jeff" Minor of Eldorado.

Dale FowlerRepublican

MEMORIAL-L. DON POWELL

Mourns the death of Lowell Don Powell of rural Ozark.

Dale FowlerRepublican

RECOGNIZE-REGINALD E. PETTY

Recognizes Reginald Edwin Petty on his service as a trailblazing advocate for civil rights. Wishes him continued success in his endeavors.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

MEMORIAL-LARRY N. VARNER

Mourns the passing of Larry N. Varner of Kewanee, formerly of Galva.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-CHERYL GREEN, PH.D.

Mourns the death of Cheryl F. Green, Ph.D.

Michael E. HastingsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BLANCHIE WHITE WILCOX

Mourns the passing of Blanchie B. White Wilcox.

Michael E. HastingsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MIKE BEHRENS

Mourns the death of Mike Behrens of Ogden.

Chapin RoseRepublican

MEMORIAL-MARY JO COPELAND

Mourns the death of Mary Jo Copeland.

Doris TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM B. WEST SR.

Mourns the death of William Bruce "Bill" West Sr. of Hanna City.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-KENNETH KAISER

Mourns the death of Kenneth "Ken" Kaiser of Taylor Ridge.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-RONALD E. LAROE

Mourns the death of Ronald Eugene "Ron" LaRoe Sr. of Bartonville.

Neil AndersonRepublican

MEMORIAL-KURT OEHLWEIN

Mourns the death of Kurt "Ohlly" Oehlwein of Canton.

Neil AndersonRepublican

SUPPORT-TAIWAN

Reaffirms the commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister ties between the State of Illinois and Taiwan, the Republic of China (ROC). Reaffirms support for the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) and supports Illinois businesses referring to Taiwan, ROC, as Taiwan. Endorses Taiwan's efforts to secure the signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), the Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement (ADTA), and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) with the United States. Supports the further strengthening of a closer economic and trade partnership between the State of Illinois and Taiwan with multiple possible approaches, including signing an economic and trade memorandum of understanding, exploring the possibility of establishing an Illinois Office in Taiwan, and sending Illinois high-level officials to visit Taiwan. Supports Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations, which impact the health, safety, and well-being of the peoples of Taiwan, the State of Illinois, the United States, and the world. Opposes any distortion or misuse of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758 to attempt to deny Taiwan's aspiration to make more contributions in international societies.

Willie PrestonDemocrat

PHARMACOEQUITY

Encourages the creation of policies that have a broad approach and encompass access, bias, and cost in order to move healthcare closer to achieving pharmacoequity to pave the way for better health outcomes.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

MEMORIAL-STEVEN L. MULLENS

Mourns the death of Steven L. Mullens of Hanna City.

Neil AndersonRepublican

CONGRATS-LONZO GREENWOOD

Congratulates Lonzo Greenwood on his retirement from public service.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BARBARA A. MADSEN

Mourns the death of Barbara Ann Madsen of Peoria, formerly of Jacksonville.

Donald P. DeWitteRepublican

RECOGNIZES-DOUG BRUNO

Recognizes Head Coach Doug Bruno of the DePaul University women's basketball team, the Blue Demons, on his 39-season coaching career and his decades of effort, dedication, and hard work. Wishes him the best in his future endeavors.

Lakesia CollinsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ADELA KORECKI

Mourns the death of Adela (Salas) Korecki of Algonquin.

Darby A. HillsRepublican

MEMORIAL-KEYWAN C. GLENN SR.

Mourns the death of Keywan Cordell Glenn Sr.

Lakesia CollinsDemocrat