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SR 697

CONGRATS-JAY HARRINGTON

104th Regular Session Introduced by Christopher Belt

The resolution publicly recognizes and congratulates Jay Harrington for his long, record-setting career as Southwestern Illinois College’s head basketball coach.

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Bill Summary · SR 697

Summary of Senate Resolution SR697 (112th? 104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Note: This is a non-binding ceremonial resolution congratulating an individual rather than a bill that enacts law. The document provided is SR0697 in the 104th Illinois General Assembly, titled “CONGRATS-JAY HARRINGTON.”

1. Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose is to publicly congratulate and recognize Southwestern Illinois College Basketball Head Coach Jay Harrington for his career achievements in basketball.
  • The resolution seeks to express appreciation and best wishes for his future endeavors.

2. Key Provisions and Provisions Acknowledged

  • Recognition of career milestone: Jay Harrington has been the head coach at Southwestern Illinois College since 1979 and has accumulated 1,007 Illinois wins, placing him among the winningest coaches in Illinois basketball history.
  • Championship and achievement highlights:
    • Seven NJCAA Region 24 championships.
    • Six Great Rivers Athletic Conference titles.
    • Reached the NJCAA tournament final 16 three times.
    • Finishes in the NJCAA tournament: 4th and 6th place in different years.
  • Personal honors and contributions:
    • Earned 17 Coach of the Year awards.
    • Inducted into four basketball halls of fame.
    • The Southwestern Illinois College basketball court is named in his honor.
    • Participated with USA Basketball and NJCCA international teams as an assistant and head coach; under his leadership, teams earned Gold Medals in 1991 and 1993.
    • Received the NJCAA Legacy Award in 2025.
  • The resolution notes these accomplishments to justify formal congratulations.

3. Affected Parties

  • Primary: Jay Harrington, Head Coach of Southwestern Illinois College basketball.
  • Secondary: Southwestern Illinois College, its athletics program, players, and supporters.
  • Broader: The Illinois Senate and the public, as the resolution is a formal legislative commendation recognizing notable local or state figure.

4. Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Adopted by the Illinois Senate on April 16, 2026.
  • History:
    • Filed with Secretary: April 10, 2026.
    • Referred to Assignments: April 10, 2026.
    • Approved for Consideration Assignments: April 14, 2026.
    • Referred to Congratulatory Consent Calendar: April 14, 2026.
    • Adopted: April 16, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor listed as (Co-sponsor) Christopher Belt.
  • Nature of document: A ceremonial resolution; it does not amend statutes or create enforceable obligations. Its effect is symbolic recognition by the Illinois Senate.

5. Additional Observations

  • There are no monetary provisions, taxes, or regulatory changes involved.
  • The resolution emphasizes long-term commitment to athletic excellence and community impact through college athletics.
  • The text notes the NJCAA Legacy Award in 2025 as a point of honor.

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