MEMORIAL-GEORGE L. DOWELL

This bill is a memorial resolution honoring the life of Bishop George Lee Dowell, a former church leader and community figure from Danville, Illinois, who passed away in May 2026. The document outlines his personal history, including his military service, various careers in law enforcement and corrections, and his long tenure as a minister who founded a local church. It formally expresses the condolences of the Illinois House of Representatives to his family and friends while noting his contributions to the community. Finally, the resolution directs that a copy of the document be presented to Bishop Dowell's family as a gesture of sympathy.