SR 654 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM J. MERIWETHER

This Senate Resolution honors the life of William Jean "Bill" Meriwether Jr., who passed away on January 5, 2026, and expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family. The document outlines his personal history, including his service in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict, his farming career, and his involvement in various community and fraternal organizations. It also notes his surviving family members and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to his family as a gesture of sympathy.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Mar 5, 2026
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Mar 5, 2026
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Resolution Adopted
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Mar 5, 2026
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Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
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