MEMORIAL-WILLIAM D. MARASS

HR 676 is a memorial resolution passed by the Illinois House of Representatives to honor William D. "Bill" Marass, a former police chief of Rochester, Illinois, who served 35 years in law enforcement and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. The resolution extends condolences to his family - including his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended relatives - and commemorates his career, including graduating from the FBI Academy in 2002. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or affect policy; it is a symbolic gesture of respect for his public service and personal life. It was adopted unanimously on February 19, 2026, following his passing on February 9, 2026.