MEMORIAL-RUSSELL S. ANDERS
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 516) honoring Russell Stewart Anders, a Springfield resident who died on October 10, 2025. The resolution commemorates his life, noting his 40+ year career in plumbing, service in the U.S. Navy, community involvement (including annual Santa Claus appearances), and family. It expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his surviving family members and serves as a formal tribute. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or effect on any individuals or laws.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 14, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jan 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve McClure
RRepublican
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