MEMORIAL-GEORGE F. JACOB
This is a ceremonial memorial resolution (SR 579) honoring George Francis Jacob, a Peoria community leader and former Brewers Distributing Company president who died on January 11, 2026. The resolution expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and recognizes his civic contributions, including service on the Peoria City Council, co-founding the Moonlight Basketball League, and involvement with local organizations. It does not create new laws or policies - it is a formal expression of respect from the Senate. The resolution was filed and referred to the Resolutions Consent Calendar on January 27, 2026.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2026
Last action Feb 4, 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
Feb 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Jan 27, 2026
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dave Koehler
DDemocratic
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