MEMORIAL-J. SAM GARNATI
This bill is a ceremonial memorial resolution (SR 91) honoring J. Sam Garnati, a former Illinois State Police officer and community leader from Herrin. It expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family following his death on January 2, 2025, and recognizes his 34-year police career, military service in WWII, leadership in the Illinois Police Association, and decades of volunteer work with local organizations like the Herrin Community Food Pantry. The resolution has no policy provisions or direct impact on any group.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Feb 5, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
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
Feb 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dale Fowler
RRepublican
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