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HR 844

CONGRATS-MASSAC HIST. SOCIETY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Patrick Windhorst

Illinois honors the Massac County Historical Society for 50 years of preserving and promoting Massac County history, including its museum, publications, and preservation efforts.

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Bill Summary · HR 844

Summary of Bill HR0844 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Title

CONGRATS-MASSAC HIST. SOCIETY

Purpose and Intent

  • To congratulate the Massac County Historical Society on the occasion of its 50-year anniversary.
  • To recognize the organization’s efforts to celebrate, preserve, and promote knowledge of Massac County history.
  • To commend its contributions to preserving Illinois and Massac County heritage and to formally acknowledge its milestone.

Key Provisions (What the Bill Does)

  • Declares that the Illinois House of Representatives congratulates the Massac County Historical Society on its 50-year anniversary.
  • Notes the society’s founding in 1976 and its mission to celebrate, preserve, and promote knowledge of Massac County history.
  • Highlights the society’s accomplishments, including:
    • Establishment of the Elijah P. Curtis Home Museum.
    • Public displays and information about Major Elijah Patterson Curtis and broader Massac County heritage.
    • National Register of Historic Places listing for the Elijah P. Curtis Home Museum.
    • Restoration efforts reflecting the period when Major Curtis and his family lived there.
    • Publication of four volumes of Massac County history, plus brochures and other informational materials.
  • Adopts June 6, 2026 as a celebration date for the 50th anniversary.
  • Calls for a suitable copy of the resolution to be presented to the Massac County Historical Society as a token of esteem and respect.

Who/What is Affected

  • Massac County Historical Society (organization and its activities in Massac County, Illinois).
  • The broader public, as beneficiaries of historical preservation efforts and published local histories.
  • The resolution itself serves as formal public recognition by the Illinois House of Representatives.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Sponsor: Rep. Patrick Windhorst (co-sponsor listed).
  • Status: Filed with the Clerk on April 29, 2026.
  • Effective/Action Date: Celebratory date specified as June 6, 2026 for the 50th anniversary celebration.
  • No fiscal provisions, programmatic mandates, or enforceable requirements beyond formal recognition and documentation.

Notes

  • This is a commemorative House Resolution (no regulatory or funding changes proposed).
  • Emphasizes the historical society’s roles in museum operation, historic preservation, and scholarly publishing.

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