MEMORIAL-ROBERT VAN DEN AREND
This is a memorial resolution (SR 539) adopted by the Illinois Senate to honor Robert "Bob" Van den Arend of Pekin, who died on December 6, 2025. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and community, noting his life details including his service in the Korean War Navy, 31-year career at Illini Tech Systems, and volunteer work at Pekin Hospital. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is solely a formal expression of sympathy. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 14, 2026, and a copy was presented to his family.
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. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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
Neil Anderson
RRepublican
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