MEMORIAL-BISHOP DR. C. PORTER

This resolution formally mourns the death of Bishop Dr. Claude Porter and extends condolences to his family, as adopted by the Illinois House of Representatives on January 20, 2026. It commemorates his life and work as a pastor, community leader, and founder of social service organizations like Proviso Missionary Baptist Church and the Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action Inc. The resolution honors his decades of service to Black communities in Illinois, including health initiatives and nonprofit leadership, but does not create any new policies or affect any constituents.