MEMORIAL-FRANKLIN L. RODGERS
This is a ceremonial memorial resolution (SR 631) honoring Franklin Leon "Lee" Rodgers of Goreville, Illinois, who died on February 6, 2026. The resolution commemorates his life and career, including his 31-year service as a school superintendent across multiple Illinois districts, his education background, and his family. It expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his surviving family members, including his children, grandchildren, and companion. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or constituents.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2026
Last action Feb 26, 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 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chapin Rose
RRepublican
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