Bills & Legislation

CONGRATS-JAMES O'SHEA

Congratulates James O'Shea on the occasion of his retirement as Police Chief of the River Forest Police Department (RFPD). Thanks him for his 30 years of service and dedication to the Village of River Forest.

Don Harmon

CONGRATS-HEATHER WAY KITZES

Congratulates Heather Way Kitzes on her accomplishments and contributions.

Sara Feigenholtz

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM F. MURPHY JR.

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

Rachel Ventura

CONGRATS-JOLIET HIST. MUSEUM

Congratulates the Joliet Area Historical Museum on being named Museum of the Year by the Illinois Association of Museums.

Rachel Ventura

MEMORIAL-EDWARD ARAMBASICH

Mourns the death of Brother Edward "Ed" Arambasich, OFM.

Rachel Ventura

CONGRATS-MADI LAVE

Congratulates Madi Lave of Lockport on her successful bowling career at Joliet Junior College.

Rachel Ventura

MEMORIAL-ROBERT A. PEICKERT

Mourns the passing of Robert A. "Bob" Peickert.

Rachel Ventura

CONGRATS-NAPERVILLE FIRE DEPT.

Congratulates the Naperville Fire Department on its 150 years of service. Commends all individuals who have served and are currently serving the Naperville Fire Department for their commitment to the safety of their community and the residents of the City of Naperville. Honors all firefighters who have perished in the line of service to the Naperville Fire Department, recognizing their ultimate sacrifice while protecting their community.

Laura Ellman

LITTLE PALESTINE DAY

Declares April 7, 2025 as Little Palestine Day in the State of Illinois. Urges Illinoisans to celebrate Little Palestine Day by supporting businesses and cultural initiatives in Little Palestine and attending or hosting events showcasing the contributions of the Arab American community to the United States.

Willie Preston

GREAT LAKES WATERFRONT TRAIL

Supports work being done towards the creation of the U.S. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail. Urges Illinois state agencies to continue to coordinate with other states on a shared identity for this regional trail.

Laura Ellman

CONGRATS-CHIEF S. STEWART

Congratulates Police Chief Schenita Stewart of the Evanston Police Department on being named the 2025 Police Chief of the Year by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP). Thanks her for her service to the residents of Evanston and Cook County.

Laura Fine

DEAF HISTORY MONTH

Declares April 2025 and April 2026 as Deaf History Month in the State of Illinois and encourages Illinoisans to become familiar with and celebrate the contributions of deaf Illinoisans to our state and nation.

Jil Tracy

CONGRATS-IEC

Congratulates the Illinois Environmental Council and its more than 130 affiliate members on the organization's 50th anniversary. Thanks IEC affiliate members, staff, and volunteers over the years for their collective efforts to safeguard Illinois, its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems.

Laura Fine

MEMORIAL-SGT. JOSE DUENEZ JR.

Mourns the death of Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr. of Joliet.

Rachel Ventura

ANIMAL WELFARE DAY

Declares April 23, 2026 as Animal Welfare Day in the State of Illinois to reflect on the importance of just and humane treatment of animals. Discourages all acts of bovine tailing and its associated harms.

Rachel Ventura

MEMORIAL-JANNIS D. FAVUS

Mourns the passing of Jannis Deanne "Janni" Favus.

David Koehler

NUTRITION & DIETETICS TECH DAY

Declares March 13, 2025 as Registered Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages all citizens to recognize the contributions of registered nutrition and dietetics technicians. Expresses appreciation for their commitment to promoting science-based nutrition in the hope of achieving optimum health for both today and tomorrow.

Graciela Guzmán

REG DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST DAY

Declares March 12, 2025 as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages all citizens to recognize the contributions of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs). Expresses appreciation for their commitment to promoting science-based nutrition in the hope of achieving optimum health for both today and tomorrow.

Graciela Guzmán

NUTRITION MONTH

Declares March 2025 as Nutrition Month in the State of Illinois. Encourages all citizens to support Nutrition Month and to consider their nutrition and the nutrition of others in the hope of achieving optimum health for both today and tomorrow.

Graciela Guzmán

CONGRATS-HON. JAMES A. KNECHT

Congratulates the Honorable James A. "Jim" Knecht on the occasion of his serving on the bench for the past 50 years, becoming the longest-serving judge in Illinois.

Sally J. Turner

ALS AWARENESS MONTH

Declares May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month and urges all Americans to join in supporting ALS research, advocating for increased funding, and standing in solidarity with those affected by this relentless disease.

Sally J. Turner

CONGRATS-JOHN P. COLLINS

Congratulates John Patrick Collins on the occasion of his 90th birthday on May 7, 2025. Wishes him many more happy years.

Laura M. Murphy

MEMORIAL-RAYMOND E. IMIG

Mourns the death of Raymond Edward "Ray" Imig of Des Plaines.

Laura M. Murphy

MEMORIAL-FAY MICHAEL SULLIVAN

Mourns the passing of Fay Michael "Mike" Sullivan of Mattoon.

Chapin Rose

HAYMARKET CENTER DAY

Declares April 25, 2025 as Haymarket Center Day in the State of Illinoi to recognize its ongoing work and tireless commitment to those in the greatest need of service. Celebrates the Center's 50 years of transformation.

Lakesia Collins

FALUN DAFA DAY

Declares May 13, 2025 as Falun Dafa Day in the State of Illinois to honor the practice and its principles of truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance.

Lakesia Collins

MEMORIAL-MARJORIE LOGMAN

Mourns the death Marjorie Logman.

Karina Villa

QUINCEANERA DAY

Declares May 8, 2025 as Quinceañera Day in the State of Illinois.

Karina Villa

CONGRATS-CHANNEL CAT

Congratulates the Channel Cat on its 30th anniversary in providing critical passenger ferryboat service to the Quad Cities. Acknowledges Executive Director Kathy Wine of River Action and CEO/Managing Director Jeff Nelson of MetroLINK for their leadership, innovation, and commitment to the Mississippi River and the Quad Cities riverfronts.

Michael W. Halpin

MEMORIAL-ARTHUR ALBORES

Mourns the death of Arthur "Art" Albores of Oak Park.

Don Harmon

MEMORIAL-RICHARD MARTWICK IV

Mourns the death of Dr. Richard J. Martwick IV.

Robert F. Martwick

CONGRATS-RICHARD VEENSTRA

Congratulates Richard Veenstra on the occasion of his retirement as Mayor of Addison.

Suzy Glowiak Hilton

MEMORIAL-BLANCA D. HERNANDEZ

Mourns the death of Blanca Delia Hernandez of Chicago.

Graciela Guzmán

LATINA HERITAGE DAY

Declares March 15, 2025 as Latina Heritage Day.

Celina Villanueva

MEMORIAL-RAUFU O. I. BELLO

Mourns the passing of Raufu Olayinka Ishola "Ola" Bello.

Mattie Hunter

MEMORIAL-ROBERT F. CLAYBERG

Mourns the death of Robert F. "Dobby" Clayberg of Macomb, formerly of Cuba.

Neil Anderson

CONGRATS-DULCELANDIA

Congratulates Dulcelandia on the occasion of its 30th anniversary. Wishes the business continued success.

Celina Villanueva

EQUAL PAY DAY

Declares March 25, 2025 as Equal Pay Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages the citizens of this State to learn about the pay gap that women experience in society and to learn about these various dates that bring attention to the pay gap that specific groups experience.

Celina Villanueva

SAVE YOUR TOOTH MONTH

Declares May 2025 as Save Your Tooth Month in the State of Illinois. Acknowledges endodontists as leaders dedicated to saving patients' natural teeth. Encourages the citizens of Illinois to practice good oral hygiene to save their natural teeth.

Mary Edly-Allen

MEMORIAL-MILENA A. MCCONCHIE

Mourns the passing of Milena A. McConchie of Hawthorn Woods.

Donald P. DeWitte

MEMORIAL-JAMES M. UDESEN

Mourns the death of James Michael "Jim" Udesen.

Donald P. DeWitte

MEMORIAL-THOMAS M. YUCUIS

Mourns the death of Thomas M. "Tom" Yucuis of East Dundee.

Donald P. DeWitte

MEMORIAL-DEANNA DEAN FUNK

Mourns the death of Deanna Dean "Dee" Funk.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-THOMAS F. LONDRIGAN

Mourns the death of Thomas Foster "Tom" Londrigan of Springfield.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-CHARLES SEXTON

Mourns the death of Charles Sexton of Mechanicsburg.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-LINDA OLIVERO

Mourns the death of Linda Olivero.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-GRANT WITHERS

Mourns the passing of Grant Withers of Petersburg.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-STEVEN D. RICHARDSON

Mourns the passing of Steven D. Richardson of Jacksonville.

Steve McClure

MEMORIAL-ALANSON P. HOLLY

Mourns the death of Alanson P. "Hap" Holly of Des Plaines.

Laura M. Murphy

MEMORIAL-PATRICIA J. HARRIS

Mourns the passing of Patricia Jean "Pat" (McFarlane) Harris.

David Koehler