MEMORIAL-GEORGE BURRIER JR.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 129) honoring George Millard Burrier Jr., a Morton, Illinois resident who died on February 17, 2025. The resolution commemorates his life, including his military service (Vietnam War veteran), career as a Peoria-area attorney, decades of leadership in trail advocacy (earning him the nickname "Mr. Trails"), and extensive community volunteer work. It formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and recognizes his contributions to local recreation and conservation. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on legislation or constituents.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025
Last action Feb 27, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dave Koehler
DDemocratic
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