Commends Dr. Jo Ann Roberts for her extraordinary leadership, lifelong service, and instrumental role in advancing the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law.
Commends Quilen Blackwell, Hannah Blackwell, and the entire team at Southside Blooms for their dedication to social impact, economic development, and environmental sustainability.
HR 654 is a memorial resolution adopted by the Illinois House of Representatives on February 17, 2026, to honor Joseph A. Angotti, a former NBC news producer and journalism professor, and to extend condolences to his family following his death. The resolution details his career in journalism, including roles at NBC Nightly News and as a professor at universities like Northwestern and Monmouth College, as well as his founding of the Rainbow Riders Therapeutic Riding Center. It does not create any policy changes or affect any group through legislative action, as it is a symbolic gesture of remembrance. The resolution was filed by Rep. Dan Swanson and passed without debate.
This is a ceremonial memorial resolution (HR 666) honoring Mabel Orange, a former child welfare attendant at Jesse Spalding who dedicated 33 years to serving children with special needs. The Illinois House of Representatives adopted the resolution on February 17, 2026, to express condolences to her family and recognize her legacy of service, faith, and community impact following her death in November 2025. It does not create any policy or affect any laws or individuals beyond the expression of mourning.
HR 665 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Illinois House of Representatives to honor the late former State Representative Jack Lawrence Kubik, who died on February 4, 2026. The resolution expresses condolences to his family - including his children, Lynn Vorreyer and Brian Kiefer - and commemorates his 14-year service in the Illinois House (1984-1999), including his work on property tax relief and disability rights. As a memorial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy, but serves to formally recognize his contributions to Illinois. The resolution was adopted unanimously on February 17, 2026.
Congratulates Leman Farms Inc. on being named the 2026 Family of the Year by the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA). Thanks the Leman family and staff of Leman Farms for their continued hard work and dedication to the pork industry.
Commends Dion's Chicago Dream (DCD) for the organization's pioneering leadership in last-mile, direct-to-door produce delivery, its innovation in access infrastructure, including the Dream Vault, its job creation and local wealth-building, and its demonstrable contribution to health equity in Illinois. Commends DCD's sustained weekly service to households across well over 50% of ZIP codes in the organization's Cook County service area, its multi-million-pound distribution since 2020, and its role as a trailblazer in the Food-Is-Medicine movement, setting a standard for consistency, accountability, and dignity in public-interest logistics.
This resolution honors Kathryn A. Clay, a Waukegan resident and retired educator who passed away on January 10, 2026. It commemorates her life, including her 60+ years of community service as a teacher, union representative, and advocate for the Waukegan Public Library and the League of Women Voters. The resolution extends condolences to her surviving family members, including her daughter, granddaughters, and brothers. As a memorial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally expresses the Illinois House of Representatives' sympathy.
This bill (HR 627) is a memorial resolution honoring LaQuinda Rhodesia Carr, a registered nurse and community member from Waukegan, Illinois, who passed away on January 7, 2026. It formally expresses the Illinois House of Representatives' condolences to her family, friends, and community following her death. The resolution details her life, career, family, and contributions but does not create any new laws or policies. Filed by Rep. Joyce Mason on January 22, 2026, it serves solely as a ceremonial tribute.
Congratulates Yolina Lindquist on the occasion of being named Miss Cosmo 2025. Extends best wishes for her continued success in all of her future endeavors.
HR 632 is a memorial resolution introduced by Illinois House Representative La Shawn K. Ford to honor Daviyae Keimar Shotwell, a Chicago student who died on January 9, 2026. The resolution extends condolences to his family and commemorates his life, highlighting his academic achievements (including graduating with honors from Noble Street College Prep), his resilience managing sickle cell disease, and his involvement in sports, chess, music, and community activities. It does not create new policy or affect any individuals through legislative action - it serves as a symbolic expression of grief and respect from the Illinois House of Representatives.
HR 634 is a memorial resolution passed by the Illinois House of Representatives to honor Herman Edward Shaw, an Edwardsville educator and community leader who died on January 12, 2026. The resolution formally expresses the House's condolences to Shaw's family, friends, and community, highlighting his lifelong contributions to education, youth programs, and local initiatives like the Historic Lincoln School Alumni Foundation. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to his family as a symbol of sympathy. This is a ceremonial expression of respect, not a policy change.
