MEMORIAL-BRUCE N. COOK
This is a memorial resolution (HR 80) honoring Bruce N. Cook, a Belleville attorney who died on January 2, 2025. The resolution formally mourns his passing and extends condolences to his family, highlighting his 55-year legal career, service as a past bar association president, recognition as a top Illinois trial lawyer, and community involvement in Southern Illinois. It does not create any new laws or policies - it is a ceremonial expression of respect from the Illinois House of Representatives. The resolution was adopted unanimously on January 29, 2025.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2025
Last action Jan 29, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jan 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jay Hoffman
DDemocratic
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