Sen. Neil Anderson

Maddy summaryThis is a Senate Resolution (SR 56) honoring Dr. Daniel Lee "Dan" Parr, a Pekin physician who died on January 7, 2025. The resolution formally mourns his passing and extends condolences to his family, as detailed in the Senate's memorial. It does not create any new laws, policies, or affect any individuals or groups beyond expressing the Illinois Senate's sympathy. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 29, 2025.

Maddy summarySR 55 is a Senate resolution memorializing Duane John Davis of Pekin, Illinois, following his death on November 26, 2024. The resolution honors his life, including his service in the U.S. Army, career as a truck driver and former police officer, family, and hobbies like photography and model railroading. It extends condolences to his surviving family members, including his daughter, granddaughters, and siblings. As a ceremonial memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or affected parties beyond expressing the Senate's sympathy.

Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Provides that the Illinois Racing Board may appoint the Director of Mutuels to serve as the State director for inter-track wagering and simulcast wagering by inter-track wagering licensees and inter-track wagering location licensees. Provides that the pari-mutuel tax imposed at all pari-mutuel wagering facilities and on advance deposit wagering shall be remitted to the Board (rather than the Department of Revenue). Provides that the Board shall distribute contributed funds to a charitable organization on a schedule determined by the Board, based on the charitable organization's estimated expenditures related to the grant (rather than by December 31 of each year). Provides that any funds not expended by the grantee in a grant year shall be distributed to the charitable organization or charitable organizations selected in the next grant year after the funds are recovered. Repeals provisions authorizing the Board to make daily temporary deposits of certain fees and provisions requiring the Board and the Department of Agriculture to establish a program to conduct drug testing on horses at county fairs. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Thomas J. "Tom" Roger, who passed away on October 1, 2024, and expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends. The document outlines Roger's personal history, including his service in the U.S. Army in Vietnam, his 42-year career with the Marshall County Highway Department, and his community involvement in founding the Chillicothe Recreational Area and leading a local softball team. It also lists his surviving siblings, niece, and nephew, while formally presenting a copy of the resolution to his family as a gesture of sympathy.

Mourns the death of Glenn Waibel of Pekin, formerly of Bartonville.

Mourns the death of James H. "Vandy" Van De Wiele of East Peoria.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Nelson A. "Pete" Wright III, M.D., who passed away in November 2024 after a long career as a family physician in Pekin, Illinois. The document outlines his personal history, including his education, military service, and decades of medical practice, while also noting his charitable contributions and community involvement. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences to his surviving family members and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Leonard A. Freeman of Havana, who passed away on June 6, 2024. The bill acknowledges his service in the U.S. Army, his career in various industries, and his roles as a father, grandfather, and community member. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences to his surviving family and friends and authorizes the presentation of a copy of the resolution to them as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the life of Richard K. Graham, a resident of Viola who passed away in May 2024. The document formally records his service in the U.S. Army, his career as a corrections officer, and his long-standing contributions to his family and community. It extends official condolences to his surviving wife, children, grandchildren, and other relatives while noting that a copy of the resolution will be presented to his family.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Charles William "Bill" Watts of Havana, who passed away in June 2024. It formally records his service as a firefighter, postal worker, and long-time employee of the Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge, while also noting his military history and community involvement. The bill directs the Senate to express condolences to his surviving family members and authorizes the presentation of a copy of the resolution to them as a gesture of sympathy.