CONGRATS-RSEA

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mike Coffey

A ceremonial resolution recognizing the Retired State Employees Association (RSEA) for 50 years of advocacy to protect and improve pension and retirement benefits for Illinois reti

Resolution Adopted

Summary of Bill HR0921 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose and intent

The bill is a House Resolution expressing congratulations to the Retired State Employees Association (RSEA) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

The resolution acknowledges RSEA’s role in advocating for the rights and benefits of state retirees, their spouses, and survivors.

Key provisions and changes

Formal recognition: The resolution states that RSEA is a not-for-profit corporation in Illinois, organized to support and protect pension and retirement benefits for state retirees and their families.

Description of RSEA activities:

RSEA has a governing volunteer board comprising officers (president, vice presidents, treasurer, secretary) and appointed members, all of whom are state retirees or retiree spouses.
The organization engages in advocacy at the Illinois state capitol to protect and improve state-provided benefits and to oppose legislation that could diminish pensions, insurance benefits, or the use of pension funds.
Monthly membership meetings in Springfield with speakers (including elected officials, candidates, and representatives from relevant organizations) and access to recorded videos via YouTube or the RSEA website for members who cannot attend.
A members-only Facebook group for networking among members.
A monthly newsletter, The Reporter, distributed by email or USPS with timely articles for retirees, spouses, and survivors.
A website with information on topics of interest, meeting/event details, and a members-only section with past meeting videos and newsletters.

Commemorative language: The resolution notes “the 1150th anniversary” of RSEA’s advocacy (likely a drafting error; intended to reflect 50th anniversary).

Acknowledgments and expressions of esteem: The resolution extends best wishes for continued success and thanks RSEA members for their service to Illinois residents.

Distribution: A copy of the resolution is to be presented to RSEA as a formal expression of esteem and respect.

Who or what would be affected

Directly: The Retired State Employees Association (RSEA) and its members (retirees from the State Employees Retirement System, Judges Retirement System, and General Assembly Retirement System), spouses, and survivors.

Indirectly: Illinois state retirees, and organizations connected to retiree benefits and advocacy, through formal recognition by the Illinois House.

Procedural and timeline aspects

This is a ceremonial/recognition resolution, not a bill proposing statutory or regulatory changes.

It does not impose new duties, funding, or policy changes beyond formal acknowledgment.

As a resolution, it typically requires approval by the Illinois House and is presented to RSEA; it does not go to the Senate for a vote unless paired with other legislative actions.

Sponsor

Primary sponsor: (House member) Mike Coffey (Co-sponsor listed).

Overall, HR0921 is a commemorative resolution honoring RSEA’s 50-year history of advocacy for state retirees, outlining the organization’s structure, activities, and communications initiatives, and publicly recognizing its contributions to Illinois retirees.