Urges local government entities and other persons who display the United States flag, the State flag of Illinois, or the military flag of any branch of the United States Armed Forces or the Illinois National Guard to subscribe to the Illinois Flag Honors e-News Summaries service on the Office of the Governor's website in order to honor fallen U.S. Armed Forces members, law enforcement officers, and firefighters. Urges State and local government entities and private statewide associations and organizations to provide links on their websites to the Illinois Flag Honors e-News Summaries service subscription page and to include information about that service in their newsletters and publications.
Sponsored bills
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Makes a technical change in a Section regarding Medicaid co-payments.
Congratulates the congregation of Zion Lutheran Church in Bensenville on the occasion of the church's 175th anniversary.
Proposes to amend the Executive Article of the Illinois Constitution. Eliminates the Offices of the Comptroller and Treasurer. Provides instead for a single Comptroller of the Treasury. Provides that the Comptroller of the Treasury shall (i) maintain the State's central fiscal accounts and order payments into and out of the funds held by him or her, (ii) be responsible for the safekeeping and investment of monies and securities deposited with him or her, and for their disbursement upon his or her order, and (iii) have the duties and powers that may be prescribed by law. No Comptroller or Treasurer shall be elected in 2014 and thereafter. Effective otherwise upon conclusion of the terms of the Comptroller and the Treasurer elected in 2010.
Congratulates Steve K. Humphrey on the occasion of his retirement.
Mourns the death of Sonja M. Peters.
Congratulates Richard D. Grodsky on his retirement from the Elmhurst Park District.
Congratulates York Amateur Radio Club President Chuck Hopper and the members of the York Amateur Radio Club in Elmhurst on the 75th anniversary of the organization.
Congratulates Gregory Brunst on his retirement as public works director with the Village of Addison.
Recognizes Fred Lorenzen of Elmhurst and his opportunity to be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.