Congratulates the Mendota Township High School boys soccer team, the Trojans, for finishing as the 2025 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 1A State Runner-Up. Wishes the team continued success.
This bill (HR 686) is a formal expression of condolence by the Illinois House of Representatives mourning the death of Danny T. Hanning of Huntsville. It commemorates his life, highlighting his service as a Huntsville Township Highway Commissioner, leadership in the Township Officials of Illinois, and dedication to his family farm and community. The resolution extends sympathy to his surviving family members, including his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents.
This is a memorial resolution honoring Thomas "Tom" Friye of Quincy, Illinois, who died on January 31, 2026. The Illinois Senate passed SR 612 to express condolences to his family, including his wife of 59 years, three sons, seven grandchildren, and extended relatives. The resolution commemorates his life, career in landscaping (including co-owning Bergman Nurseries for 28 years), and community service on boards like the Quincy Tree Commission. As a procedural memorial, it has no policy impact or effect on legislation.
Congratulates the La Harpe Junior High School/Dallas City Elementary School Co-op eighth grade girls basketball team, the Lady Eagles, on winning the 2025 Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Class 8-1A State Championship. Wishes its players and coaches continued success.
This is a memorial resolution (SR 613) honoring Ned P. Broemmel of Quincy, Illinois, who died on January 22, 2026. The resolution expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and community, detailing his life as a Quincy resident, educator, insurance professional, restaurant co-owner, and active community volunteer. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a ceremonial expression of sympathy for a deceased constituent. The Senate formally adopted the resolution on February 19, 2026.
Congratulates Eric M. Dean on the occasion of his retirement as president of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers. Thanks him for his continued service and dedication to the union and its members. Wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.
This is a ceremonial memorial resolution (SR 608), not a policy bill. It formally honors James Dean "Jim" Bolin of Casey, Illinois, who died on January 27, 2026, by expressing the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and community. The resolution details his life as a Casey resident, businessman (vice president of Bolin Enterprises), community leader who created local attractions like the "World's Largest Wind Chime," and devoted family man. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on laws or constituents - its sole purpose is to memorialize his life and legacy.
This is a commemorative resolution (SR 616) honoring Aradia Clark, a community leader and founder/CEO of Peerless Credit Services, LLC. The Illinois Senate formally mourns her passing and extends condolences to her family and community, recognizing her service as treasurer of the Chamber 57 Executive Board and her work empowering individuals through financial services. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 19, 2026, as a gesture of respect for her legacy. It does not create new laws or affect any policies.
Congratulates Proviso East High School on earning a Commendable designation by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) two years in a row. Wishes its staff and students continued success.
This Illinois Senate resolution (SR 618) honors the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, a prominent civil rights leader and activist who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., founded the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, and negotiated international hostage releases. It commemorates his life and legacy, citing his role in the 1965 Selma voting rights march, advocacy for corporate diversity, and efforts to register Black voters. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Illinois Senate on February 19, 2026, following his passing, expressing condolences to his family and recognizing his contributions. As a commemorative measure, it does not enact any policy changes or affect specific groups.
SR 619 is a memorial resolution passed by the Illinois Senate to honor Diane Kay Rutledge, a former Springfield public school educator, administrator, and community leader who died on February 3, 2026. The resolution recognizes her decades of service, including roles as a teacher, school principal, superintendent of District 186, and advocate for K-12 education across Illinois. It extends condolences to her family and acknowledges her work with organizations like the Springfield Public Schools Foundation and the P-20 Council. As a symbolic gesture, the resolution does not enact policy changes or affect any laws.
This Senate Resolution (SR 617) formally mourns the death of Joyce Diebel, a Des Plaines, Illinois resident who passed away on January 27, 2026. It honors her life and contributions, including her career as a pioneering journalist (becoming the first woman managing editor of a major newspaper group in 1987), her community service on local boards, and her family. The resolution extends condolences to her surviving family members - children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren - and is a symbolic gesture with no policy impact. As a memorial resolution, it does not affect any laws or individuals beyond expressing collective sympathy.
