This bill is a House Resolution that formally congratulates the Illinois State Archives and its Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) system on reaching their 50th anniversary. The resolution acknowledges the IRAD's role in preserving local government records and providing reference services to the public since its establishment in 1976. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a ceremonial expression of appreciation from the Illinois House of Representatives. A copy of the resolution will be presented to the Illinois State Archives as a gesture of respect.
This Senate Resolution honors the life and work of Amisha Patel, a prominent Chicago community organizer who passed away in April 2026. The bill formally expresses the state's condolences to her family and friends while acknowledging her significant contributions to labor organizing, social justice, and progressive political campaigns in Illinois. It also establishes a permanent record of her legacy by noting the creation of the Amisha Patel Arts & Organizing Fellowship, which is designed to support artists involved in grassroots social movements. Ultimately, the resolution serves as a commemorative tribute rather than a law that changes specific policies or regulations.
This bill is a memorial resolution honoring Sherwin A. Swartz, a former Illinois House of Representatives staff member who passed away in April 2026. It recognizes his long career as a political organizer and his significant role in helping the Chicago White Sox secure a new stadium in Illinois. The resolution expresses the legislature's condolences to his family and friends and directs that a copy of the document be given to them as a symbol of sympathy.
Congratulates the University of Illinois women's and men's wheelchair basketball teams on their performance at the 2026 National Wheelchair Basketball Association Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball National Championships. Commends the student-athletes, coaches, staff, and the University of Illinois Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services in the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's College of Applied Health Sciences for their continued leadership and historic contributions to the sport of wheelchair basketball.
This bill is a House resolution that formally congratulates the Christ Lutheran School boys basketball team in Peoria for their successful 2025-26 season. The document highlights the team's achievements, including a 37-5 record, a state championship victory, and a third-place finish at the National Lutheran Tournament. Copies of the resolution are intended to be presented to the coaches and players as a gesture of respect. This measure does not change laws or policy but serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Illinois House of Representatives.
This bill is a House resolution honoring the life of Christopher E. Carlson, a retired police officer from Mokena who passed away in November 2025. It formally expresses the Illinois House of Representatives' condolences to his family and friends while acknowledging his 30-year career in law enforcement, which included roles as a patrol officer, detective, sergeant, and commander of the Mokena Police Department. The resolution also directs that copies be presented to Carlson's family and the Mokena Police Department as a gesture of sympathy and gratitude for his service.
This bill is a memorial resolution honoring the life and service of former Illinois State Representative Rosemary Magner Kurtz, who passed away on April 1, 2026. It officially expresses the condolences of the Illinois House of Representatives to her family and friends while recognizing her extensive career as an educator, activist, and public official. The document highlights her achievements, including her election to the state legislature at age 70 and her later service on the school board at age 85, but does not enact any new laws or policies.
This bill is a House Resolution that formally honors the life and service of former Illinois State Representative Rosemary Magner Kurtz, who passed away on April 1, 2026. It recognizes her long career as an educator, her two terms in the Illinois House of Representatives, and her extensive community leadership in McHenry County. The resolution expresses the legislature's condolences to her family and directs that a copy of the document be presented to them as a symbol of sympathy.
Congratulates former Illinois State Senator and current U.S. Representative Jesus G. "Chuy" Garcia on his retirement from public service. Thanks him for his decades-long dedication and commitment to his community and the State of Illinois.
This Senate resolution honors the memory of Andrew Joseph "Andy" Klatt, a firefighter from Illinois who passed away in April 2026. The bill formally expresses the state legislature's condolences to Klatt's surviving wife, mother, siblings, and 14 nieces and nephews. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the family as a gesture of sympathy. This measure serves as a commemorative tribute rather than establishing new laws or policies.
Senate Resolution 759 is a formal commendation from the Illinois Senate to the University of Illinois Men's Basketball Team for their achievements during the 2025-26 season. The resolution highlights specific accomplishments, such as reaching the NCAA Final Four for the sixth time in program history and achieving one of the best regular-season records in two decades. It also acknowledges the contributions of the team's coaches, players, and staff, as well as the leadership of the Director of Athletics. The bill concludes by directing that copies of the resolution be presented to the team as a symbol of respect.
This Senate resolution honors the life of George V. Sheffer, a resident of Carbondale who passed away on April 25, 2026. The bill formally records the Senate's condolences and directs that a copy of the resolution be given to his family. It highlights his community service, military service, and business achievements but does not create any new laws or change state policies.
