Bills & Legislation

MEMORIAL-JOAN R. BABCOCK

Mourns the death of Joan Rosaline Babcock of Jacksonville.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-REP. CHARLES HARTKE

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

Steve McClure

FSGS AWARENESS DAY

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

Christopher Belt

MOMS ON A MISSION DAY

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

Karina Villa

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 Ellman

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. Morrison

CONGRATS-OZZIE GUILLEN

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

Omar Aquino

MEMORIAL-SGT. ANDREW J. FAUGHT

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

Sue Rezin

MEMORIAL-DPTY CHRISTINA MUSIL

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

Sue Rezin

MEMORIAL-JAMES A. WRIGHT

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

Dale Fowler

MEMORIAL-RALPH E. GLASFORD

Mourns the death of Ralph E. Glasford of Anna.

Dale Fowler

MEMORIAL-DEBBY A. TADLOCK

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

Dale Fowler

MEMORIAL-KELLY M. NICHOLS

Mourns the death of Kelly Maria Nichols of Herrin.

Dale Fowler

MEMORIAL-BRANTLY R. BIGGS

Mourns the passing of Brantly Russell Biggs.

Dale Fowler

MEMORIAL-JACK D. GLASS

Mourns the passing of Jack Dale Glass of Metropolis.

Dale Fowler

MEMORIAL-JOHN A. GUYNN

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

Dale Fowler

MEMORIAL-RAY E. BEBOUT

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

Dale Fowler

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM JEFFREY MINOR

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

Dale Fowler

MEMORIAL-L. DON POWELL

Mourns the death of Lowell Don Powell of rural Ozark.

Dale Fowler

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 Belt

MEMORIAL-LARRY N. VARNER

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

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-CHERYL GREEN, PH.D.

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

Michael E. Hastings

MEMORIAL-BLANCHIE WHITE WILCOX

Mourns the passing of Blanchie B. White Wilcox.

Michael E. Hastings

MEMORIAL-MIKE BEHRENS

Mourns the death of Mike Behrens of Ogden.

Chapin Rose

MEMORIAL-MARY JO COPELAND

Mourns the death of Mary Jo Copeland.

Doris Turner

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM B. WEST SR.

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

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-KENNETH KAISER

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

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-RONALD E. LAROE

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

Neil Anderson

MEMORIAL-KURT OEHLWEIN

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

Neil Anderson

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 Preston

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 Belt

MEMORIAL-STEVEN L. MULLENS

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

Neil Anderson

CONGRATS-LONZO GREENWOOD

Congratulates Lonzo Greenwood on his retirement from public service.

Christopher Belt

MEMORIAL-BARBARA A. MADSEN

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

Donald P. DeWitte

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 Collins

MEMORIAL-ADELA KORECKI

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

Darby A. Hills

MEMORIAL-KEYWAN C. GLENN SR.

Mourns the death of Keywan Cordell Glenn Sr.

Lakesia Collins

CONGRATS-CLAIRE A. GULLEY

Congratulates Claire Ann Gulley on her election as Youth Governor of the Illinois YMCA Youth and Government program.

Terri Bryant

CONGRATS-REBECCA L. HOOKS

Congratulates Rebecca L. Hooks on becoming the first woman to reach the rank of first deputy director with the Illinois State Police.

Erica Harriss

JUSTIN ALLGAIER DAY

Declares November 9, 2025 as Justin Allgaier Day.

Steve McClure

ASSYRIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MO.

Declares April 2025 as Assyrian American Heritage Month in the State of Illinois in celebration of the Assyrian American community. Recognizes the resilience, culture, and contributions of the Assyrian people and joins them in celebrating their rich heritage and the dawn of Assyrian New Year 6775.

Ram Villivalam

CONGRATS-REBECCA L. HOOKS

Congratulates Rebecca L. Hooks on becoming the first woman to reach the rank of first deputy director with the Illinois State Police. Commends her on being a role model for women who want to pursue a career in law enforcement.

Doris Turner

CHILD VACCINATIONS-SUPPORT

Urges the implementation of interventions to support vaccine uptake and reduce disparities in vaccine coverage among children. Urges the Illinois Department of Health, the Illinois State Board of Education, and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to work with pediatricians, clinicians, families, and other stakeholders to ensure infants and children are vaccinated on time and students begin school fully vaccinated. Urges the Illinois Department of Health, the Illinois State Board of Education, and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to continue to invest in immunization initiatives and infrastructure to ensure timely reporting of vaccine coverage to ensure children are protected from vaccine-preventable illness in public and private schools, child care facilities, and pre-kindergarten programs and beyond.

Linda Holmes

FAMILY CAREGIVER MONTH

Declares November 2025 as Family Caregiver Month in the State of Illinois.

Laura M. Murphy

LINEWORKER APPRECIATION DAY

Declares April 18, 2025 as Lineworker Appreciation Day in the State of Illinois. Urges all Illinoisans to join the Senate in applauding the hard work, dedication, and bravery of the State's lineworkers.

Doris Turner

MEMORIAL-CRAIG A. ROBERTS

Mourns the death of Craig A. Roberts of Washington, D.C., formerly of Alton.

Erica Harriss

RECOGNIZE-OFFICER A. ROUBA

Recognizes the exemplary service of Officer Anthony J. Rouba, especially for his experience in the line of duty during the 2012 NATO Summit.

Lakesia Collins

MEMORIAL-THOMAS KLEINSCHMIDT

Mourns the death of Thomas J. "Tom" Kleinschmidt of Naperville, formerly of Chicago and Elk Grove Village.

John F. Curran

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM F. MURPHY JR.

Mourns the passing of William F. "Bill" Murphy Jr., the former Mayor of the Village of Woodridge.

John F. Curran

MEMORIAL-TOMISLAV ILICH

Mourns the death of Tomislav "Tom" Ilich of Lisle.

John F. Curran