SR 779 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

MEMORIAL-HOWARD L. BEAGLES

This Senate Resolution honors the life of Howard Lane Beagles, a Springfield resident who passed away in April 2026. The bill formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and friends while acknowledging his service in the U.S. Navy, his decades of work with the Springfield Fire Department, and his active role in his local Catholic parish. Upon adoption, the Senate will present a copy of the resolution to Mr. Beagles' family as a gesture of sympathy.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced May 7, 2026 Last action May 8, 2026
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May 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
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May 7, 2026
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
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Steve McClure
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