This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 586) honoring Janell Farmer of Quincy, Illinois, following her death on January 15, 2026. It formally expresses the Illinois Senate's condolences to her family and community, highlighting her life as a pharmaceutical sales representative, educator, and active volunteer at John Wood Community College and local organizations. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it serves solely as a memorial gesture. It was introduced and referred to the Resolutions Consent Calendar on January 27, 2026.
Senate Resolution 585 is a memorial resolution by the Illinois Senate mourning the death of George H. Scott Jr., a Rockford community leader and president of the Rockford NAACP branch. It honors his 35-year career at Stellantis, his leadership in racial justice initiatives (including organizing Black history events and establishing a credit union), and his community efforts like planting gardens and advancing food access. The resolution expresses condolences to his family and recognizes his lifelong commitment to equity and community empowerment. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or policies.
Congratulates Kaskaskia College on its 85th anniversary. Commends its historic role as Illinois' first recognized community college under the Illinois Community College Act of 1965. Commends the leadership of Kaskaskia College President George Evans, the board of trustees, the faculty, the staff, and the administration for their dedication to providing high-quality education and workforce training, positively impacting the lives of countless students, alumni, and families.
Congratulates Rend Lake College President Terry Wilkerson on his retirement, concluding a distinguished career of more than 30 years of service to the institution and to the Illinois Community College System.
Creates the End Gun Violence in Disproportionately Impacted Areas Task Force to study, analyze data, make recommendations, and develop policy proposals addressing the root causes of violence and resulting trauma to drastically reduce gun violence in disproportionately impacted areas.
SR 351 is a Senate Resolution. It congratulates Lois Preston on receiving her master's degree in computer science. The resolution highlights her achievement at the age of 87.
Congratulates Robert Jones, Ph.D. on concluding his tenure as chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and as vice president of the University of Illinois System after nine years of successful leadership.
SR 378 is a resolution that commends Roger L. Byrne. It specifically recognizes his dedicated service to the Village of Vernon Hills.
Congratulates Sheila Quirk-Bailey, DM on her retirement as president of Illinois Central College (ICC). Thanks her for her outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to the students and communities of ICC as well as higher education and workforce advancement in Illinois.
Congratulates the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) on achieving its 20th anniversary of hosting the 79th Street Renaissance Festival. Thanks GAGDC for its enduring contributions to community, culture, safety, and celebration.
Senate Resolution 489 (SR 489) is a commemorative resolution that congratulates the Leo High School choir. It specifically recognizes the choir, known as the Lions, for their achievement of competing on Season 20 of America's Got Talent.
SR 463 is a commemorative resolution that congratulates the CFA Society Chicago on achieving its 100th anniversary. It recognizes the organization for reaching this significant milestone.
