MEMORIAL-JUNE C. PORTER
SR 550 is a memorial resolution honoring June Carol Porter, an educator and community leader from Chicago who passed away in December 2025. The resolution, adopted by the Illinois Senate in January 2026, expresses condolences to her family and recognizes her 30+ years as director of Adult Literacy for Literacy Chicago, her work in Chicago Public Schools, her authorship of a children's book, and her lifelong service to the United Methodist Church and civic organizations. This procedural resolution does not create policy or affect any group; it solely serves as a formal expression of the Senate's mourning for her passing.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 14, 2026
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
Jan 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Willie Preston
DDemocratic
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