MEMORIAL-DEAN E. WILLIAMS
Senate Resolution 565 is a memorial resolution passed by the Illinois Senate to mourn the death of Dean E. Williams, a Springfield resident and prominent film industry professional who founded the Central Illinois Film Commission. The resolution extends condolences to his family and highlights his contributions, including working on over 160 film productions like *The Blues Brothers* and *Legally Blonde 2*, and promoting film production in Central Illinois. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes his legacy in the creative community.
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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