MEMORIAL-REV. DR. W. G. GRICE
Senate Resolution 706 is a memorial resolution honoring the life of Rev. Dr. William G. 'Bill' Grice III, who passed away on March 31, 2026. The bill formally acknowledges his contributions as a minister, community leader, and family man, noting his decades of service in the United Church of Christ and his involvement in local organizations in Des Plaines. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his surviving family, including his wife Ann, four sons, four daughters-in-law, and 14 grandchildren. Additionally, the resolution directs that a copy of the document be presented to Grice's family as a gesture of sympathy.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 10, 2026
Last action Apr 16, 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
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Apr 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Laura Murphy
DDemocratic
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