HR 600 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

MEMORIAL-CORNELL L. WRIGHT JR.

This resolution honors Cornell Lincoln Wright Jr., a Peoria, Illinois resident who passed away on December 25, 2025. It commemorates his life, including his service in the Vietnam War, career as a correctional officer and owner of Tony's Liquor, work as a substitute teacher, and community involvement with local elections and Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The Illinois House of Representatives formally expresses condolences to his wife, Barbara; children; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to recognize his contributions to his family and community.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 20, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jan 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Jehan Gordon-Booth
Jehan Gordon-Booth
DDemocratic
IL
92