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
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
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Morgan
DDemocratic
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