MEMORIAL-WENONAH M. BISH
This Senate Resolution (SR 518) honors Wenonah M. Bish, a Sherman resident who died on November 1, 2025, at age 113 - the oldest Illinois resident at the time. It commemorates her life, including her 30-year career at Sangamo Electric, her faith, family connections, and personal style. The resolution extends the Illinois Senate's condolences to her surviving family, including her daughter, grandchildren, and extended relatives. It was adopted by the Illinois Senate on January 14, 2026.
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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