Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session

Illinois Senate Bill SR1277

Introduced
11/12/24  
Refer
11/12/24  

Caption

MEMORIAL-LINDA S. WILLIAMS

Impact

This resolution serves to honor Linda Williams not only as an individual but also her extensive community involvement and the relationships she built throughout her life. The bill brings attention to her legacy and the values she embodied, such as generosity, kinship, and a passion for helping others. This kind of memorial resolution is significant as it aligns the Senate's respect and gratitude for individual contributions to society, thus highlighting the importance of community leaders.

Summary

SR1277 is a memorial resolution from the Illinois Senate commemorating the life and contributions of Linda Sue Williams, who passed away on September 29, 2024. The resolution highlights her early life, education, and professional achievements, particularly her tenure at the Illinois Department of Public Aid. Additionally, it acknowledges her important role within the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and her impact on various communities throughout her life.

Contention

While memorial resolutions typically celebrate life and contributions without significant contention, they can sometimes evoke discussions about broader societal values, including how communities remember and celebrate cultural contributions. In the context of SR1277, there could be a deeper conversation about the role of memorials in acknowledging both contemporary and historical community leaders and the impact they have had on society.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IL SR0937

MEMORIAL-IDELLA M. WILLIAMS

IL HR0290

MEMORIAL-LINDA MCNEELY

IL SR0608

MEMORIAL-ORLANTHA N. WILLIAMS

IL SR0646

MEMORIAL-LINDA MCNEELY

IL SR0262

MEMORIAL-LINDA MCNEELY

IL SR0350

MEMORIAL-LINDA M. CRAIG

IL SR0955

MEMORIAL-LINDA R. DILLARD

IL HR0669

MEMORIAL-SUSIE M. NATHAN

IL SR1074

MEMORIAL-LARRY R. WILLIAMSON

IL SR1184

MEMORIAL-SANDRA J. BOOKER

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.