SR 848 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

MEMORIAL-JAMES O. GROSS

Senate Resolution 848 is a memorial resolution honoring James Oliver Gross, a social service leader and educator who passed away in February 2026. The document outlines his life achievements, including his work as a teacher in Venezuela, his career directing community centers in Chicago, and his role in influencing laws related to nuisance, domestic violence, and expungement. It also lists his surviving family members and expresses the Senate's condolences to them. No new laws or policies are enacted by this resolution; it serves solely to recognize his legacy and offer sympathy to his loved ones.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced May 30, 2026 Last action Jun 1, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Jun 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
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May 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
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Mattie Hunter
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