MEMORIAL-WAYNE A. GURNSEY
This is a memorial resolution (SR 566) passed by the Illinois Senate to honor Wayne Allen Gurnsey, who died on January 1, 2026. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences to his family, including his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended relatives, and commemorates his life as a farmer, banker, Mason, and devoted family man. It does not create any new laws or affect policies, as it is a ceremonial expression of sympathy. The Senate unanimously adopted the resolution 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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