SR 543 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

MEMORIAL-ELISE HORTON-NEWKIRK

This is a memorial resolution (SR 543) adopted by the Illinois Senate to honor Elise Lorraine "Lisa" Horton-Newkirk, a retired Chicago Fire Department nurse and community member. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences to her family, including her husband Hubert, children, parents, and extended relatives, following her passing. It formally mourns her death and extends sympathy to all who knew her, as documented in the resolution's detailed personal tribute.
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
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Jan 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
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Willie Preston
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