SR 349 is a commemorative resolution that officially mourns the passing of Professor Shozo Sato. Professor Sato was a professor emeritus at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Declares June 8, 2025 as Race Amity Day. Invites communities across the United States of America to join in introspection and reflection on the beauty and richness of the diverse peoples of this great nation while reaching out with a spirit of amity toward one another on Race Amity Day.
Senate Resolution 354 is a commemorative resolution that expresses sorrow and mourns the death of Joseph Charles Bierman.
Declares May 2025 as Celiac Disease Awareness Month to raise public awareness of this serious condition. Encourages support for improving the quality of life and health of individuals with celiac disease by advancing biomedical research to develop diagnostic tools, life-improving treatments, and a cure.
Declares February 5, 2025 as Nutella Day in the State of Illinois to honor Ferrero's significant investments in the State, the many employees who contribute to its success, and the joy that Nutella spreads throughout our communities.
Declares June 13, 2025 as SURS Retiree Appreciation Day in the State of Illinois to honor and recognize the ongoing contributions and value of SURS retirees across the State.
HR 103 designates November 10, 2025, as "Marine Corps Day" and the entire month of November 2025 as "Marine Corps Month." This bill primarily serves to recognize and honor the Marine Corps during this specific period.
Declares March 5, 2025 as Rare Disease Day in the State of Illinois in order to raise awareness of rare diseases, support individuals and families who struggle with rare diseases, bring attention to the need for research and funding to support the discovery and development of therapies designed to treat and potentially cure rare diseases, and support the continued work of the Illinois Rare Disease Commission.
HR 325 declares May 7, 2025, as Auctioneers Day in the State of Illinois. This bill recognizes and honors auctioneers within the state on this specific date.
SJR 24 declares May 7, 2025, as Illinois Bacon Day. It invites all Illinoisans to observe the day by enjoying bacon and thanking pig farmers.
Declares September 21 through September 28, 2025 as FTD Awareness Week in the State of Illinois to bring attention to Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) disease.
Honors the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman, whose contributions to medical science have had a lasting impact though her name is not widely known. Recognizes Alfred "Lacks" Carter Jr. for his work to preserve Henrietta Lacks' legacy and for his contributions in the fight against cervical cancer. Urges support for community-based research and education programs, which are vital to educating and empowering community members so they can make informed decisions about being involved in clinical research and the research process. Urges support for clinical research to reduce health disparities, to save lives, to gain insights about the safety and effectiveness of drugs and other medical treatments, and to discover treatments for various diseases.
