HR 801 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

MEMORIAL-SAMUEL R. HARRIS

This bill is a memorial resolution honoring Samuel R. Harris, one of the youngest known survivors of the Holocaust. It formally acknowledges his life story, including his survival through his sister's protection, his advocacy for Holocaust education in Illinois, and his leadership in establishing the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. The resolution expresses the Illinois House of Representatives' condolences to his family and directs that a copy of the document be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 13, 2026 Last action Apr 14, 2026
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Apr 14, 2026
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