This Senate resolution honors Carol M. Gaines, a resident of Chicago who passed away on July 7, 2025. The bill formally records the Senate's condolences to her surviving family members, including her children, grandchildren, and friends. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be given to the Gaines family as a gesture of sympathy.
Senate Resolution 839 honors the life of Tamer Lee Gonzalez, a musician and community volunteer from Chicago who passed away in April 2025. The bill formally records her biography, highlighting her achievements as a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and dedicated member of various churches and schools. It expresses the Senate's condolences to her surviving family, including her parents, son, and husband, and directs that a copy of the resolution be given to them. This measure is a commemorative tribute rather than a law that changes policy or regulations.
Senate Resolution 860 honors Spencer Leak Jr., a Chicago funeral director and third-generation owner of Leak and Sons Funeral Homes, who passed away on May 31, 2026. The resolution acknowledges his career achievements, community leadership, and family contributions while expressing the Senate's condolences to his loved ones. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Leak's family as a formal gesture of sympathy.
This Senate Resolution honors the life of Ronald J. Ward, a resident of Chatham who recently passed away. The document formally records his service in the U.S. Navy, his 20-year career as a security therapy aide for the state, and his personal history, including his family and hobbies. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his surviving wife, children, grandchildren, and dog, and directs that a copy of the resolution be given to his family as a gesture of sympathy.
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the Senate adjourns on Monday, June 01, 2026, it stands adjourned until the call of the President; and when the House of Representatives adjourns on Monday, June 01, 2026, it stands adjourned until the call of the Speaker.
This House Resolution is a ceremonial tribute rather than a legislative bill, as it does not create new laws or policy changes. It formally bids farewell to Representative Paul Jacobs and his wife, Rhoda Jacobs, who are leaving the Illinois House of Representatives to serve in the state Senate. The text expresses appreciation for their service and includes a provision to present a copy of the resolution to Rhoda Jacobs as a symbol of respect.
Bids a fond farewell to State Representative Paul Jacobs as he pursues a new chapter of his life. Congratulates him for his dedicated service in the Illinois House of Representatives and to his faith, his colleagues, his constituents, and most of all, his family.
Congratulates the 2026 inductees to the Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame and commends them for their historic and positive impact on Illinois and the United States.
This Senate resolution formally acknowledges the death of Dennis Eugene Laria, a resident of Elmwood Park who passed away on May 20, 2026. The document highlights his life achievements, including his career in banking, his later education at DePaul University, and his volunteer work with a community action council. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his surviving family members, including his wife of 60 years and their children, and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them as a gesture of sympathy.
Acknowledges the accomplishments and implementation progress of the Kinship in Demand (KIND) Act. Urges the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to aggressively continue implementation of the KIND Act to deliver permanency to more children and to keep families together even when reunification is not possible. Urges DCFS to execute needed revisions to Rule 415 one year after all statutory provisions went into effect. Urges DCFS to actively pursue the recently announced federal funding opportunities by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children & Families to support kinship navigator services and to bolster the implementation of the KIND Act. Urges DCFS to provide continual, updated training opportunities and resource materials for staff. Urges the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts to provide effective statewide judicial education on the KIND Act. Supports the judiciary's efforts to diligently implement the components of the KIND Act.
This Senate resolution honors the life of Robert Bruce "Bob" Lyons, who passed away in May 2026, and expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family. The document outlines Lyons' extensive career as a high school teacher, library board member, and community volunteer, highlighting his service to the Schaumburg Township District Library and his dedication to education. By adopting this resolution, the Senate formally acknowledges his contributions and presents a copy of the text to his family as a gesture of sympathy.
Congratulates United States Senator Richard J. Durbin on his retirement following an immensely successful political career. Sincerely thanks him for his service and dedication to the State of Illinois and to the United States of America.
