CONGRATS-VAC LAKE COUNTY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Craig Wilcox

The bill formally recognizes VAC Lake County’s 100 years of veteran support and collaboration, serving as an official ceremonial acknowledgment with no new duties or funding.

Referred to Assignments

Bill Summary: SR 662 (104th Illinois General Assembly)

Purpose and intent

This is a Senate Resolution congratulating and recognizing the Veterans Assistance Commission of Lake County (VAC Lake County) on its 100th anniversary.

It honors the organization’s founding, mission, and ongoing service to veterans and their families.

The resolution serves as a formal, ceremonial tribute from the Illinois Senate.

Key provisions and changes

Declares support and appreciation for VAC Lake County’s century of service.

Acknowledges the organization’s founding date: May 27, 1926, and its basis in the Illinois Military Veterans Assistance Act.

Highlights VAC Lake County’s ongoing mission to provide:

Emergency financial assistance
Housing support
Transportation
Employment resources
Advocacy for veterans and their families

Notes the collaboration with federal, state, and local partners (including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and veteran service organizations).

Commends VAC Lake County for fiscal stewardship, compassion, and adaptability to veterans’ evolving needs.

Calls for the presentation of suitable copies of the resolution to VAC Lake County (located in Gurnee) and to Superintendent Andrew Tangen.

Who/what is affected

Primary beneficiary: Veterans Assistance Commission of Lake County (VAC Lake County) and its staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries (veterans and their families).

Indirect beneficiaries: Veterans served by VAC Lake County and the broader veteran community through continued acknowledgment and ceremonial support.

The resolution itself is a formal government expression and does not create new laws, funding, or regulatory changes.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Type of action: Non-binding Senate resolution (ceremonial/commendatory).

Sponsor: Co-sponsor Craig Wilcox.

No fiscal impact, regulatory changes, or statutory amendments are attached to this resolution.

Effective date: As of passage by the Illinois Senate; the resolution serves as a formal recognition.

Delivery: Requires suitable copies to be presented to VAC Lake County and Superintendent Andrew Tangen.

Plain-language takeaway

The bill is a formal Senate resolution recognizing and congratulating VAC Lake County on its 100th anniversary, applauding its history of veteran support, collaboration with various partners, and prudent stewardship. It does not impose new duties or funding but serves as an official acknowledgment from the Illinois Senate.