COMMEND-THE BABY BANK

104th Regular Session Introduced by Maurice West

Ceremonial resolution commends The Baby Bank for distributing over one million diapers in eight years and expanding to include additional infant essentials.

Resolution Adopted

Summary of HR 778 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose and intent

The resolution commends The Baby Bank for its charitable work and marks the milestone of distributing its one millionth diaper.

It recognizes The Baby Bank’s contributions to families in Boone and Winnebago counties and acknowledges the organization’s broader impact in the community.

Key provisions and changes

This is a ceremonial resolution, not a bill that enacts law or allocates funds.

It highlights:

The distribution milestone: more than one million diapers over approximately eight years.
The organization’s expansion to provide additional infant necessities (baby wipes, rash cream, shampoo).
The 2024 Community Champion Award from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois.
The growth in annual diaper distribution, noting more than 250,000 diapers distributed in 2025.

It provides background context on diaper need and the associated hardships for families:

Diaper need affects a significant share of U.S. families with young children.
Typical diaper costs and the limitation of assistance programs (e.g., WIC/SNAP not covering diapers).

It documents The Baby Bank’s partnerships with churches, food pantries, schools, and domestic violence prevention organizations.

Who or what would be affected

The primary beneficiaries are The Baby Bank, its volunteers, and the families it serves in Boone and Winnebago counties.

Since this is a ceremonial expression, there are no new regulatory requirements, mandates, or programmatic changes for government agencies.

It may raise public awareness and recognition for diaper assistance initiatives and potentially encourage continued or increased philanthropic and community support.

Procedural and timeline aspects

This is a concurrent or houseResolution recognizing an organization’s achievement; it does not create or modify statutes.

No funding appropriations, timelines, or implementation steps are mandated by the resolution.

The resolution designates that a copy be presented to The Baby Bank as a formal expression of esteem.

Contextual notes

The resolution underscores the broader issue of diaper insecurity, citing data from the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) and general cost estimates to illustrate the ongoing need for support services for families with young children.

Overall, HR 778 serves as a formal commendation of The Baby Bank’s achievements and impact on the community, without imposing legal changes or new obligations on state agencies.