MEMORIAL-RONALD BEAN

This bill is a Senate resolution (SR 523) expressing condolences for the death of Ronald "Ron" Bean, a former Park Forest Village President and community leader. It commemorates his historic 1981 election as Illinois' first African American elected leader in a predominantly white community, his work on infrastructure and economic development, and his 31-year service on the Matteson School District Board. The resolution formally mourns his passing and extends sympathy to his family and community. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or concrete provisions.