MEMORIAL-BISHOP JAMES AUSTIN

This bill is a memorial resolution honoring Bishop James Curtis Austin Sr., a prominent Chicago clergyman who passed away on June 30, 2026. It formally expresses the condolences of the Illinois House of Representatives to his family and requests that a copy of the resolution be presented to them. The text outlines Bishop Austin's life achievements, including his leadership at St. Luke Church of God in Christ, his community service, and his contributions to music and literature. As a commemorative measure, the bill does not create new laws or policies but serves to acknowledge his legacy and the loss felt by the legislative body.