MEMORIAL-JAMES M. UDESEN
This bill (SR 161) is a memorial resolution honoring James Michael "Jim" Udesen, a McHenry Sheriff's Department officer who served over 21 years and was a youth baseball coach and community mentor. It formally mourns his death (February 17, 2025) and extends condolences to his wife, children, siblings, and the broader community he impacted. The resolution has no policy provisions - it solely expresses the Illinois Senate's sympathy through a formal statement. It was adopted by the Senate on March 20, 2025.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 12, 2025
Last action Mar 20, 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
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Mar 12, 2025
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Don DeWitte
RRepublican
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