Bill
HR 501
H.R. 501 ceremonially honors Thomas “Tom” Mick for over two decades of Park Forest leadership, recognizing his municipal service and community-building achievements.
Status: Resolution adopted
Introduced: January 16, 2025
Classification: House resolution (congratulatory)
Primary sponsor(s): Rep. Chuck Edwards; cosponsors and additional primary sponsors listed (including Arlene Beckles, Segun Adeyina, Dewey McClain, Marvin Lim, Ruwa Romman, Gabe Okoye, Stephanie A. Kifowit, and others)
Note on source material: The legislative record provided includes multiple distinct documents that share the H.R. 501 number (including a separate federal bill titled “Promoting Resilient Buildings Act of 2025” and other honorary resolutions). This summary focuses on the resolution titled “CONGRATS — THOMAS ‘Tom’ Mick,” a commemorative measure recognizing Mr. Mick’s retirement and service to Park Forest.
Purpose and intent
- To formally congratulate and commend Thomas “Tom” Mick on his retirement from municipal service and to acknowledge his contributions to the Village of Park Forest and the broader community.
Key provisions / substantive content
- Recognizes Tom Mick’s municipal career:
- Served more than two decades in Park Forest: 6 years as assistant village manager and 21 years as village manager.
- Prior municipal experience in the Villages of River Forest and Glencoe.
- Highlights education and credentials:
- Master of Public Administration (Northern Illinois University).
- Acknowledges major accomplishments and leadership:
- Downtown redevelopment and adaptive reuse.
- Expansion of green space and housing development.
- Successful grant acquisition and administrative leadership.
- Civic education efforts (Civic Advisory Commission, informational seminars, Leadership Development Academy, Senior Citizens programs).
- Formation/support of veterans programs (Park Forest Veterans Commission and Veterans Closet and Resource Center).
- Awards and recognition:
- Recipient of the Gregory J. Bielawski Service to the Profession Award from the Illinois City and County Management Association (2025).
- Expresses best wishes for his continued contributions and directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be delivered to Mr. Mick.
Who is affected / impact
- Directly honors Thomas “Tom” Mick; recognizes Park Forest municipal achievements and community programs he led.
- Non-binding, ceremonial effect only — does not create legal rights, change law, or authorize spending.
Procedural / timeline highlights
- Introduced Jan 16, 2025; referred to committee.
- Committee consideration and mark-up noted (Feb 26, 2025).
- Reported/adopted by the House (rules suspended and adopted March 11, 2025). Filed with the Clerk and placed on agreed resolutions calendar in October 2025 (filed by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit; resolution adopted Oct 16, 2025 per record).
- Final step: Clerk directed to make an appropriate copy available for Mr. Mick.
Bottom line
- H.R. 501 is a ceremonial House resolution formally recognizing and thanking Thomas “Tom” Mick for his long municipal service and leadership in Park Forest. It is symbolic and celebratory rather than legislative — expressing the House’s esteem and arranging delivery of a copy to the honoree.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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