MEMORIAL-KENNETH R. FORD
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 136) honoring Kenneth Ray Ford, an Illinois resident who died on February 14, 2025. The resolution memorializes his life, highlighting his service in the U.S. Army, work as a machinist supporting the Apollo 11 mission, and role as a pioneering African American union representative. It expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and community. The resolution was formally adopted by the Senate on February 27, 2025.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 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 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Doris Turner
DDemocratic
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