SR 181 is a memorial resolution honoring Jacob Conrad James of Virden following his passing. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 20, 2025, expressing condolences and commemorating his life. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legislative effect or direct impact on policy or constituents.
This is a commemorative Senate resolution (SR 167) honoring Grant Withers of Petersburg, Illinois, who passed away on February 4, 2025. The resolution expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and community, noting his life as a student-athlete at PORTA High School, involvement in 4-H and FFA, and personal interests. It was adopted by the full Senate on March 20, 2025, as a formal expression of sympathy with no policy provisions.
Congratulates the Dyett High School boys basketball team, the Eagles, on winning the 2024-2025 IHSA Class 2A State Championship. Honors its members for their perseverance and excellence and the inspiration they provide to all Illinoisans.
Congratulates Larry Forssberg on his retirement as economic development director of the Village of Westmont. Wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.
HR 196 is a ceremonial House resolution congratulating VFW Post 1337 in Mount Prospect, Illinois, on its 100th anniversary. It recognizes the post's history since 1949, its "All-American Post" status, and its role in supporting veterans through community service and advocacy. The resolution has no policy or legal effect - it simply expresses the Illinois House's esteem for the post. It was adopted by the Illinois House of Representatives on March 18, 2025, and will be presented to Post Commander Les Durov.
HR 189 is a memorial resolution honoring Jerry "Iceman" Butler, a renowned Chicago soul singer (The Impressions) and former Cook County Commissioner (1985-2018), following his death on February 20, 2025. The resolution recognizes his musical legacy, 32-year public service focused on healthcare access (including co-founding John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital), and community leadership. It serves as a formal expression of condolence from the Illinois House of Representatives, adopted on March 18, 2025, with no policy changes or direct impact on constituents.
This is a memorial resolution honoring Audrey Barrett, a Chicago community leader who passed away on March 2, 2025. The Illinois House of Representatives formally mourns her death, recognizing her lifelong contributions as a civil rights advocate, arts administrator, cultural preservationist, and mentor. The resolution expresses condolences to her family and community, highlighting her work with the Black Panther Party, the Najwa Dance Corps, and her role in supporting arts institutions during the pandemic. As a procedural resolution, it does not enact policy changes but serves as an official expression of respect for her legacy.
This is a ceremonial memorial resolution (HR 186) honoring Samuel W. "Sam" Nolen, a former Illinois State Police Director who died on March 5, 2025. The resolution commemorates his career, including service as Director under Governors Ryan and Edgar, and extends condolences to his family. It has no policy provisions or impact on laws - its sole purpose is to formally express the Illinois House's mourning. The resolution was adopted by the House on March 13, 2025.
This is a memorial resolution (HR 187) adopted by the Illinois House of Representatives to honor Clarence Thomas, a former Proviso Township trustee and community advocate who died on February 26, 2025. The resolution expresses the House's condolences to his family and acknowledges his decades of service, including roles as a school district supervisor, political adviser, and township trustee. It contains no policy provisions or funding mechanisms - only commemorative language and an expression of sympathy. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect legislation or any specific group.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution (HR 188) congratulating Olga De La Rosa on retiring after 42 years as an elementary school teacher at Chicago's Saucedo Scholastic Academy. It formally honors her career, highlighting her background as a child of migrant workers who attended 14 schools across four states and later taught thousands of students. The resolution, adopted by the Illinois House, expresses respect for her service and wishes her well in retirement. As a non-binding tribute, it has no policy impact or direct effect on legislation or constituents.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 184) honoring Fred H. Bright Jr., the late former Mayor of East Alton, Illinois, who died on February 25, 2025. The Illinois House of Representatives passed it to express condolences to his family and community following his death. The resolution memorializes his career in law enforcement, public service as mayor, and community involvement, including his work with the Madison County Sheriff's Department and his role as an insurance agent. It has no policy impact and serves solely as a symbolic tribute.
This is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Terry L. Widman, a Jerseyville resident who died on February 27, 2025. The resolution expresses the Illinois House of Representatives' condolences to his family and community, detailing his life as a lifelong Jersey County resident, co-owner of Widman Construction, devoted family man, and community member. It has no policy impact or effect on any group beyond serving as a formal expression of mourning. The resolution was adopted by voice vote on March 12, 2025.
