MEMORIAL-PATRICK M. HEMINGWAY

SR 509 is a memorial resolution passed by the Illinois Senate to honor Patrick M. Hemingway (1928-2025), son of author Ernest Hemingway, who died in Montana at age 97. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and recognizes his life as a wildlife conservationist, author, and editor of his father's posthumous works. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create policy changes or affect any individuals or groups beyond this expression of sympathy.