Bills & Legislation

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 TurnerDemocrat

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 HolmesDemocrat

FAMILY CAREGIVER MONTH

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

Laura M. MurphyDemocrat

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 TurnerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CRAIG A. ROBERTS

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

Erica HarrissRepublican

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 CollinsDemocrat

MEMORIAL-THOMAS KLEINSCHMIDT

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

John F. CurranRepublican

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM F. MURPHY JR.

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

John F. CurranRepublican

MEMORIAL-TOMISLAV ILICH

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

John F. CurranRepublican

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 HarmonDemocrat

CONGRATS-HEATHER WAY KITZES

Congratulates Heather Way Kitzes on her accomplishments and contributions.

Sara FeigenholtzDemocrat

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM F. MURPHY JR.

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

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

CONGRATS-JOLIET HIST. MUSEUM

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

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-EDWARD ARAMBASICH

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

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

CONGRATS-MADI LAVE

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

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ROBERT A. PEICKERT

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

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

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 EllmanDemocrat

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 PrestonDemocrat

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 EllmanDemocrat

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 FineDemocrat

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 TracyRepublican

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 FineDemocrat

MEMORIAL-SGT. JOSE DUENEZ JR.

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

Rachel VenturaDemocrat

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 VenturaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JANNIS D. FAVUS

Mourns the passing of Jannis Deanne "Janni" Favus.

David KoehlerDemocrat

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 GuzmánDemocrat

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 GuzmánDemocrat

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 GuzmánDemocrat

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. TurnerRepublican

MEMORIAL-HAROLD E. KING SR.

Mourns the death of Harold Edwin King Sr. of Peoria.

David KoehlerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DONALD W. IRISH

Mourns the death of Donald W. "Don" Irish.

David KoehlerDemocrat

CONGRATS-TAMARA PETERSON

Congratulates Tamara Peterson on her retirement as a board member of the Bloomingdale School District 13 Board of Education. Thanks her for her service to the community and its students.

Seth LewisRepublican

CONGRATS-TERRY MCKEOWN

Congratulates Terry McKeown on his retirement as a board member of the Bloomingdale School District 13 Board of Education. Thanks him for his service to the community and its students.

Seth LewisRepublican

RARE DISEASE DAY

Declares March 5, 2025 as Rare Disease Day in the State of Illinois in order to raise awareness of rare diseases, support individuals and families who struggle with rare diseases, bring attention to the need for research and funding to support the discovery and development of therapies designed to treat and potentially cure rare diseases, and support the continued work of the Illinois Rare Disease Commission.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JAMES GOSHORN

Mourns the passing of James "Jim" Goshorn of Gurnee, formerly of Grove City, Pennsylvania.

Adriane L. JohnsonDemocrat

CONGRATS-VFW POST 1337

Congratulates Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1337 of Mount Prospect on its 100th anniversary.

Mike PorfirioDemocrat

MEMORIAL-JERRY BUTLER

Mourns the death of Jerry "Iceman" Butler.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

JERRY BUTLER DAY

Declares March 12, 2025 as Jerry Butler Day. Mourns the death of Jerry "Iceman" Butler.

Mattie HunterDemocrat

CONGRATS-GLYN RAMAGE

Congratulates Glyn Ramage on the occasion of his retirement as business manager of the Downstate Illinois Laborers' District Council of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA). Recognizes his dedication to and impact on LIUNA.

Christopher BeltDemocrat

MEMORIAL-RICHARD MARTWICK IV

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

Robert F. MartwickDemocrat

CONGRATS-RICHARD VEENSTRA

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

Suzy Glowiak HiltonDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BLANCA D. HERNANDEZ

Mourns the death of Blanca Delia Hernandez of Chicago.

Graciela GuzmánDemocrat

LATINA HERITAGE DAY

Declares March 15, 2025 as Latina Heritage Day.

Celina VillanuevaDemocrat

MEMORIAL-RAUFU O. I. BELLO

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

Mattie HunterDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ROBERT F. CLAYBERG

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

Neil AndersonRepublican

CONGRATS-DULCELANDIA

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

Celina VillanuevaDemocrat

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 VillanuevaDemocrat