MEMORIAL-JERRY BUTLER
This is a memorial resolution (SR 148) honoring Jerry "Iceman" Butler, a renowned soul musician, Cook County Board commissioner, and advocate for healthcare access. It expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family following his death on February 20, 2025, and recognizes his legacy as a member of the Impressions, founder of the Rhythm & Blues Foundation, and key figure in establishing John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is a symbolic gesture of respect from the Senate to Butler's family and community.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2025
Last action Mar 6, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mattie Hunter
DDemocratic
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