Sen. Steve McClure

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally acknowledges the death of Lauren M. Engelke-Smith, a Springfield resident who passed away in September 2024. The document honors her life as a special education teacher and assistant principal who dedicated nearly two decades to supporting students and advocating for their educational needs. It also notes her personal interests, including writing, kayaking, and her involvement with her church, while listing her surviving family members. Finally, the resolution expresses the Senate's condolences to her family and directs that a copy of the document be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Robert Kent "Bob" Gray, a Springfield resident who passed away in September 2024. The bill formally records his contributions as an educator, politician, and community leader, noting his long career in state government and his roles in various civic organizations. It 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 Douglas "Doug" Olson, a resident of Quincy who passed away in September 2024. The document formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends while outlining his personal history, career, and family connections. It concludes by directing that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Olson family as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the memory of Richard E. "Dick" Poynter, a Springfield resident who passed away in August 2024. The bill formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends while acknowledging his life as an accountant, church member, and community volunteer. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Poynter's family as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of David Wesley "Dave" Combs, a longtime resident of Taylorville who passed away in August 2024. The bill formally records his service as a bank executive, his military duty in Korea, and his extensive community involvement with organizations like the VFW and local banks. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his family 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 Shirley A. Harris, a Springfield educator and union leader who passed away in August 2024. The document formally records her career as a teacher and state education official, her role as the first female president of a local teachers' union, and her contributions to preserving World War II veteran histories. It also acknowledges her personal achievements, including authoring family history books and creating numerous quilts. The resolution concludes by offering condolences to her surviving family members and directing that a copy of the text be presented to them.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the memory of Barbara Jean Flener, a resident of Springfield who passed away in September 2024. The document formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to her family and friends, noting her long career as an office manager and her personal interests in bowling, reading, and cruising. As a memorial measure, the bill does not create new laws or change policy but serves to acknowledge her life and present a copy of the resolution to her family as a gesture of sympathy.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1164 formally congratulates the Decatur Park District on its 100th anniversary. This legislative measure recognizes the district's century-long history of providing recreational facilities, including parks, a zoo, and an airport, to the Decatur community. The resolution highlights the district's recent renovations and upcoming events as part of its anniversary celebrations. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the District as a symbol of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution officially congratulates Del's Popcorn Shop in Decatur on its 90th anniversary in 2024. The bill recognizes the shop's long history, which began in 1934 and includes its expansion into a national brand with new locations and products. As a symbolic gesture, the Senate intends to present a copy of the resolution to the business to honor its status as a central Illinois institution. This measure does not change any laws or alter government operations but serves to acknowledge the shop's achievements and community impact.

Amends the Public Higher Education Act. Provides that the governing board of each public institution of higher education shall adopt a policy to allow a student who is a member of the National Guard of any state, the District of Columbia, a commonwealth, or a territory of the United States or any reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States to submit classwork and complete any other class assignments missed due to the student participating in a drill required as a member of the National Guard or the reserve component.