SR 91 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

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
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Feb 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
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Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
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Dale Fowler
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