This Senate Resolution (SR 590) is a memorial resolution honoring Jeffrey William "Jeff" Fred of Effingham, Illinois, who died on November 11, 2025. The resolution formally mourns his passing, highlights his life as a devoted family man, musician, and craftsman, and extends condolences to his wife Brenda, three daughters, five grandchildren, and extended family. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial expression of the Illinois Senate's sympathy. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the Senate on February 4, 2026.
This Senate Resolution (SR 605) honors Ethel Lucille Jesse, a Girard and Decatur resident who passed away on January 24, 2026. It formally mourns her death, recognizes her 28-year career as a CNA at Pleasant Hill Village, and acknowledges her family, including her children, grandchildren, and extended relatives. The resolution expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to her family and community. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on legislation or constituents.
Senate Resolution 601 is a memorial resolution passed by the Illinois Senate to honor Robert "Bobby" D'Onofrio, a Chicago resident who died on January 16, 2026, and served over 30 years with the City of Chicago's Department of Streets and Sanitation. The resolution details his life, family, and community impact, including his dedication to public service, Italian heritage, and roles as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and resolves to present a copy of the resolution to them as a tribute to his legacy. This is a symbolic gesture with no policy or legal effect, solely intended to recognize his life and service.
SR 607 is a memorial resolution honoring Reverend Janis Arlene Sharpe, who passed away on January 8, 2026. The resolution, adopted by the Illinois Senate on February 4, 2026, expresses condolences to her family and community following her death. It commemorates her six-decade career as a pastor, educator, playwright, and civic leader in Chicago, including her work at St. Mark AME Church and her leadership roles on the Chicago Board of Education. As a memorial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
This is a memorial resolution (SR 602), not a substantive bill. It honors James L. "Boz" O'Brien, a Chicago community leader and owner of Reilly's Daughter bar, following his death. The resolution expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to his family and acknowledges his role in fostering South Side Irish cultural traditions and community gatherings through his bar. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on residents, as it solely serves as a formal expression of mourning.
This is a commemorative resolution (SR 594) adopted by the Illinois Senate to honor Rick Garcia, a longtime Chicago LGBTQ rights activist and founder of Equality Illinois. The resolution mourns his passing (January 12, 2026) and recognizes his decades of work advancing civil rights, including co-authoring Chicago's 1988 Human Rights Ordinance and advocating for Illinois' 2005 Human Rights Act and 2013 marriage equality law. It extends condolences to his family and acknowledges his legacy as a strategic organizer and advocate for LGBTQ equality. As a memorial resolution, it has no binding policy impact.
This Senate Resolution (SR 559) is a ceremonial gesture congratulating the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) on its 50th anniversary. It recognizes the WDSRA's founding in 1976 and its growth from two programs to over 700 annual recreational opportunities for people with disabilities across western DuPage County. The resolution highlights the organization's national awards, inclusion initiatives, and 2002 accreditation as a leader in accessible recreation. As a non-binding commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
Congratulates James Robinson, a native son of Rockford, on his accomplishments and his exceptional career in the NFL. Thanks him for continuing to serve as a positive role model to young Illinoisans.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 558), not a law with policy changes. It formally congratulates St. Andrews Golf & Country Club in West Chicago on achieving 100 years of operation. The resolution highlights the club's history as Illinois' oldest family-owned golf course (established 1926), its role as the first public course to host a U.S. Open Qualifier (1947), and its recognition through awards like the National Golf Foundation Family Award. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new obligations or funding, only expressing legislative appreciation for the club's community contributions.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 567) congratulating Brian Keith Leonard Sr. on his retirement after a 45-year career at Ameren Illinois. It formally recognizes his service as a meter reader who advanced through roles including regional manager, director of Community Relations, and senior director of Government Relations, where he managed state legislative and community engagement. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a non-binding expression of appreciation with no new laws or funding. It directly affects only Brian Leonard Sr. and the Illinois Senate as a gesture of respect.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 529) congratulating Citizens for Conservation (CFC), a volunteer-run Illinois nonprofit, on its 55th anniversary. It recognizes CFC's work protecting 732 acres of natural habitats, restoring ecosystems, and educating communities since 1971. The resolution does not create new laws, provide funding, or affect any policies - it is solely a symbolic gesture of appreciation. CFC directly benefits from the recognition, as the resolution formally acknowledges its decades of conservation efforts.
Congratulates Commander Michael Tate of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) on being promoted to the rank of street deputy. Wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.
