WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HR 549

COMMENDS-QUAD CTY URBAN LEAGUE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Stephanie Kifowit

Ceremonial Illinois House resolution commends Quad County Urban League for 50 years of service, recognizing programs that expand education, jobs, and health in four counties.

Resolution Adopted
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HR 549

Summary — H.R. 549: Commends the Quad County Urban League (QCUL)

Status: Filed with Clerk (Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit)
Introduced: January 16, 2025
Classification: House Resolution (congratulatory/ceremonial)

Purpose and intent

H.R. 549 is a ceremonial resolution that commends the Quad County Urban League (QCUL) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary and recognizes the organization’s contributions to social and economic equity across the Quad County region of Illinois.

Key provisions

  • Officially commends QCUL for 50 years of service (founded 1975) in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties, headquartered in Aurora.
  • Recognizes QCUL’s role as an affiliate of the National Urban League and its work to expand equitable access to education, workforce development, health navigation, and civic participation.
  • Specifically cites signature QCUL programs and initiatives, including:
    • Nicor Career Academy
    • ComEd Academy
    • YouthBuild
    • Illinois Works Pre‑Apprenticeship Program
    • Health Navigation / Get Covered Illinois
    • Partnerships with Aurora School District and regional employers for credentialing, internships, and job placement
  • Highlights leadership under President & CEO Theodia Gillespie and notes QCUL’s celebration of its 50th anniversary at an Annual Equality Gala on October 25, 2025.
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to QCUL as a token of respect and esteem.

Who is affected / impact

  • Primary beneficiary: Quad County Urban League — this is an honorary recognition (no regulatory or fiscal effect).
  • Secondary beneficiaries: QCUL clients and partner communities in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties, insofar as the resolution publicly acknowledges and raises the profile of QCUL’s programs and partnerships.
  • No changes to state law, funding, or programs — the resolution is symbolic and celebratory.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Introduced in the House on January 16, 2025.
  • Activities listed in the legislative record include placement on local/consent calendars, consideration and adoption on March 31, 2025, and a report of enrollment on April 1, 2025. The resolution was filed with the Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit on October 30, 2025.
  • Because this is a nonbinding, ceremonial resolution, enactment requires only chamber adoption pursuant to the chamber’s rules.

Notable inconsistencies in the provided packet

The supplied document contains other, unrelated texts (a federal tax‑code amendment striking IRC section 45Z and a separate Georgia House resolution honoring Paula Lawton Bevington). Those appear to be extraneous insertions and are not part of the Illinois House Resolution commending QCUL. The listed sponsor roster also mixes names from different jurisdictions; the primary contact on record for filing is Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.