This is a memorial resolution honoring Illinois State Police Trooper Clay Carns, who died on December 23, 2024. The resolution, adopted by the Illinois House of Representatives on February 18, 2025, expresses condolences to his family - including his wife, children, parents, and siblings - and commemorates his 11-year service with the Illinois State Police (badge #6512). It does not create new laws or policies; it is a ceremonial expression of respect for a fallen officer.
This Illinois Senate resolution (SR 107) honors Midge Kimberly, a Chicago community leader, journalist, and business executive, following her death on October 20, 2024. It commemorates her life, career in social services and media mentorship, and legacy as a mentor and trailblazer. The resolution formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to her family and extends sympathy for her passing. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact and serves only as a ceremonial tribute.
SR 109 is a memorial resolution passed by the Illinois Senate to honor Esther Irene Bruns Kinner, who died on January 25, 2025. The resolution details her life, including her 50-year career at the Illinois State Fair, teaching music for 35 years, and her community involvement. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences to her husband, family, and friends. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or laws.
This is a commemorative resolution (HR 148) adopted by the Illinois House of Representatives to honor Chris Glover, a Chicago resident who died on February 7, 2025. The resolution formally mourns his passing, acknowledges his life - including his U.S. Army service, work with the Illinois Central Railroad, and retirement in Chicago - and extends condolences to his surviving family members. It was filed and adopted unanimously on February 20, 2025, with a copy to be presented to his family. As a procedural memorial resolution, it does not enact policy or affect any laws.
HR 146 is a memorial resolution honoring Joseph Henry Holifield, a retired Ford welder and Chicago resident who passed away. The resolution, adopted by the Illinois House of Representatives on February 20, 2025, expresses condolences to his family and describes his life, including his work, faith, love of family (especially as "Poppy" to his grandchildren), and hobbies. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy provisions or impact on laws - it solely serves to formally mourn his passing and extend sympathy.
This is a ceremonial memorial resolution (SR 111) honoring Mattie R. Luck, a Springfield resident who died on January 28, 2025. The Illinois Senate formally mourns her passing and extends condolences to her family, including her husband, children, grandchildren, and extended relatives. It has been adopted by the Senate as a formal expression of sympathy. This resolution has no policy impact or effect on laws, regulations, or individuals beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment of her life.
This is a memorial resolution (SR 108) honoring Lenora "Nancy" Abraham Eaddy, a former special education educator and community volunteer from South Carolina. The resolution formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to her family following her passing, highlighting her career in education, decades of service as a poll worker, and involvement in civic and faith-based organizations. It does not create new policy or affect any laws or individuals; it is solely a ceremonial expression of sympathy. The resolution was adopted by the Illinois Senate on February 20, 2025.
This is a ceremonial memorial resolution (SR 119) adopted by the Illinois Senate to honor Jonathan Amir Jackson Sr. following his death on January 25, 2025. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and friends, recognizing his life, community involvement (including his Eagle Scout achievement and church activities), and personal interests. The resolution has no policy impact or effect on laws or regulations - it is purely a symbolic gesture of mourning. It does not create new obligations or affect any individuals, groups, or government programs.
This is a Senate resolution (SR 110) memorializing Robert Carl "Bob" Ericksen, who died on January 29, 2025. The resolution expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and honors his life as an artist, educator, activist, and founder of The Sun Foundation. It highlights his work documenting Blackfeet Nation traditions, teaching at institutions like City Colleges of Chicago, and his collaborative projects with figures like R. Buckminster Fuller. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy provisions or direct impact on constituents, serving solely to recognize his contributions.
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, February 20, 2025, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 25, 2025, or to the call of the President; and when the House of Representatives adjourns on Thursday, February 20, 2025, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 25, 2025, or to the call of the Speaker.
BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that the two Houses shall convene in Joint Session on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at the hour of 12:00 o'clock noon for the purpose of hearing his Excellency Governor JB Pritzker present to the General Assembly his Budget Message for the Fiscal Year 2026, as required by Chapter 15, Section 20/50-5 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes.
Congratulates Charlene Wexler of Richmond on being inducted into the Department on Aging's Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame for her devotion to the art of writing.
