MEMORIAL-HOWARD E. BUOY
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 9) honoring Howard E. Buoy Sr., a Decatur resident who died on December 21, 2024. The resolution commemorates his life, noting his 60-year career at Archer Daniels Midland (rising to senior vice president), military service in WWII, community involvement (including the Lions Club and Democratic Party), and family. It expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and survivors, including nine grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and others. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on legislation or constituents.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025
Last action Jan 29, 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
Jan 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Doris Turner
DDemocratic
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