Recognizes the importance of Mound Bayou, Mississippi. Commends all persons involved in bring the Mound Bayou project to fruition. Urges all Illinois residents to reflect on the enduring impact of Mound Bayou as a symbol of Black excellence, economic sovereignty, and cultural pride.
Rep. Chris Welch
Sponsored bills
Maddy summarySB 2510 appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Court of Claims. This funding is designated to cover the Court of Claims' ordinary and contingent expenses for Fiscal Year 2026.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 518 is a commemorative resolution. It officially expresses the House of Representatives' sorrow and remembrance regarding the death of Judge Shelvin Louise Marie Hall.
Maddy summaryHR 529 is a commemorative resolution that congratulates Rosa Thomas on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
Recognizes that politically motivated violence, whether in the form of a mass shooting or a mass deployment of masked troops empowered to instill fear, is a threat to our democracy. Condemns politically motivated violence in all of its forms, whether caused by individuals radicalized by extreme rhetoric or by extremists who use political violence to advance their own agendas.
Mourns the passing of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM), the iconic chaplain of the Loyola University Chicago men's basketball team, the Ramblers.
Maddy summaryHR 509 is a memorial resolution. It officially mourns the passing of Albert "Al" Llorens, who was the President of the Illinois Education Association (IEA).
Recognizes and celebrates the establishment of a legislative friendship with the House of Assembly of South Australia. Expresses commitment to ongoing collaboration, mutual support, and shared advocacy for the cause of representative government as a fundamental human right. Expresses hope that this relationship serves as a model for other legislative bodies around the world to form bonds rooted in democracy, peace, and mutual respect.
Congratulates Machi Nelson on achieving first place in the high jump at the 2025 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 3A Boys Track and Field State Finals. Wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.
Commends Bishop Dr. Claude Porter and Lady Bishop Earnestine Porter on achieving their 53rd year of dedicated and impactful service at Proviso Missionary Baptist Church of Maywood.