MEMORIAL-KAREN WARD, ED.D.
This Senate resolution honors the life of Karen Ward, a Joliet resident who passed away in March 2026, and offers condolences to her family and friends. The document details her personal history, including her education and career in community service, as well as her advocacy for cancer awareness and her roles in local organizations. By officially adopting this text, the Illinois Senate formally acknowledges her contributions and expresses collective sympathy for her loved ones.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced May 5, 2026
Last action May 7, 2026
Floor votes
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
May 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
May 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rachel Ventura
DDemocratic
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