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HR 981

CONGRATS-ASSOCIATED RESEARCH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Bob Morgan

Illinois honors Associated Research’s 90-year legacy in electrical safety testing and engineering through a ceremonial congratulatory resolution.

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan
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Bill Summary · HR 981

Overview

  • Bill: HR 981
  • Session/Jurisdiction: 104th General Assembly, Illinois
  • Title: CONGRATS-ASSOCIATED RESEARCH
  • Type: House Resolution (non-binding)
  • Sponsor: Rep. Bob Morgan (co-sponsor)
  • Status: Filed with the Clerk on 2026-06-22

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution congratulates Associated Research on the occasion of its 90th anniversary.
  • It recognizes the company’s history, contributions to electrical safety testing, engineering innovation, and family leadership.
  • The resolution commends Associated Research for its role in advancing electrical safety testing, manufacturing support, customer partnerships, and adaptability through industry shifts.

Key Provisions and Content

  • Formal recognition by the Illinois House of Representatives of Associated Research’s 90-year milestone (founded in 1934, with renaming to Associated Research in 1936).
  • Acknowledgement of notable historical milestones, including:
    • James Inman’s invention of the Vibrotest (1939) and its adoption by U.S. Navy vessels during WWII.
    • Postwar expansion into hipot testing and power utility markets.
    • Strategic shift in leadership to focus on electrical safety compliance testing.
    • Contributions to the transition from analog to digital testing and the development of single-box solution testers.
    • International growth through collaboration with Extech Electronics (now Ikonix Taiwan) and expansion under Ikonix.
  • Emphasis on the “Ikonix Way” approach to customer relations and service.
  • Highlighting the roles of four generations of family leadership and leadership under current President and CEO Adam Braverman.
  • Notes on ongoing relevance amid trends such as the green energy transition, automation, and AI-driven demand for electrical safety testing and compliance.

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Primary Beneficiary: Associated Research (a brand within the Ikonix corporate umbrella) and its leadership, employees, customers, and partners.
  • Broader Impact: Public acknowledgment by the Illinois General Assembly of a local manufacturing and engineering firm, potentially boosting visibility and local pride in Illinois’ engineering and manufacturing sectors.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • This is a ceremonial/expressive resolution, not a bill proposing new law or regulatory changes.
  • Purpose is to formally congratulate and recognize achievements; no legislative changes or fiscal implications are attached.
  • Filed date: June 22, 2026.
  • Future steps: Typically, if approved by the House, the resolution would be transmitted to Associated Research and Ikonix USA as a formal expression of esteem.

Potential Impact

  • Positive public recognition of a longstanding Illinois company may enhance corporate reputation locally.
  • May serve as a historical record of Illinois contributions to electrical safety testing and engineering.
  • No direct fiscal impact or regulatory changes are associated with the resolution.

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

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