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HR 872

CONGRATS-UOFI WHEELCHAIR TEAMS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Carol Ammons and 1 co-sponsor

The bill formally commends the University of Illinois wheelchair basketball teams for their 2026 NWBA finishes and acknowledges the program's historic role and leadership in adapti

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
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Bill Summary · HR 872

Summary of HR 872 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose and Intent

  • HR 872 is a House Resolution congratulating the University of Illinois’ wheelchair basketball programs.
  • The resolution recognizes the University of Illinois women’s and men’s wheelchair basketball teams for their third-place finishes at the 2026 National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball National Championships, held in Tucson, Arizona.
  • It acknowledges the University of Illinois Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) as the oldest and original collegiate wheelchair basketball program in the world, with a 77-year history and foundational role in the sport and the NWBA.
  • The resolution highlights historical milestones, including the women’s team being the first all-women’s wheelchair basketball team (1970).

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Officially commendation of the two teams (women’s and men’s) for their 2026 NWBA national championship performance.
  • Specific recognition of:
    • Head coaches, assistant coaches, athletic trainers, players, and team managers for both the women’s and men’s teams.
    • The University of Illinois’ DRES and its role within the College of Applied Health Sciences.
  • Formal acknowledgment that the teams’ achievements reflect dedication, perseverance, sportsmanship, and excellence by student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
  • Directs that suitable copies of the resolution be presented to:
    • The University of Illinois women’s wheelchair basketball team
    • The University of Illinois men’s wheelchair basketball team
    • The University of Illinois DRES

Who Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiaries are the University of Illinois’ wheelchair basketball programs (women’s and men’s teams), their coaches, staff, and student-athletes.
  • The resolution acknowledges and promotes the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s DRES and its broader leadership in wheelchair basketball and adaptive athletics.
  • While ceremonial, the resolution publicly elevates the programs’ achievements within the state’s legislative record.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Filed with the Clerk by Representative Carol Ammons on May 6, 2026.
  • Co-sponsored by Rep. Carol Ammons.
  • As a House Resolution, it serves a ceremonial function, recognizing achievement and issuing commendations without creating enforceable statutory requirements or funding obligations.
  • No fiscal impact, appropriations, or policy mandates are included; the measure is intended for formal recognition and celebration of athletic accomplishments.

Overall Impact

  • The bill provides formal statewide recognition of notable athletic achievements by University of Illinois wheelchair basketball programs.
  • It reinforces the historical significance and ongoing contributions of Illinois’ adaptive athletics programs to collegiate sport and inclusion.
  • It offers a signal of pride and encouragement to student-athletes, coaches, and the university community.

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

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