Bill
HR 451
Formal House resolution congratulates William D. McLeod for 45 years of public service in Hoffman Estates, honoring his leadership and contributions to the community.
Status: Resolution (honorific) — Adopted
Introduced: January 15, 2025
Primary sponsors (selected): Adrian Smith; Trey Rhodes; Holt Persinger; Rob Clifton; Spencer Frye; Houston Gaines; Marcus Wiedower; Anna Moeller
Classification: House resolution (congratulatory / memorial)
Note on source text: the materials provided include multiple, different texts (an unrelated “FAIR PREP Act” title and a separate Caterpillar centennial resolution). This summary focuses on the resolution titled “CONGRATS — William D. McLeod,” which the supplied legislative actions indicate was adopted.
Purpose and intent
- To formally congratulate and commend William D. “Bill” McLeod for 45 years of public service to the Village of Hoffman Estates and to recognize his accomplishments and long-term civic leadership.
Key provisions and findings
- Recites McLeod’s record of service: village trustee (September 1980–April ); acting mayor (Sept 2000–Apr 2001); elected mayor April 2001 and reelected six times, most recently in April 2025.
- Highlights accomplishments and contributions, including:
- Advocacy for housing, infrastructure, transportation, and environmental sustainability (signed the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Climate Protection Agreement; promoted wind and solar projects).
- Role in creation of the Hoffman Estates Historical Museum and local bike paths.
- Leadership in securing redevelopment of the former AT&T campus via a multimillion-dollar deal with Somerset Development to create an approximately $200 million “metroburb” — described as a walkable, downtown-style centerpiece including ~1.2 million sq. ft. office space, 60,000 sq. ft. conference facilities, 60,000 sq. ft. restaurant/retail space, storage and amenities.
- Regional and intergovernmental service: positions with the Northwest Municipal Conference (Transportation and Legislative Committees), Schaumburg Regional entities, Regional Cable Group, Cook County Suburban PACE, Joint Water Agency, and committees connected to the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
- Civic and nonprofit involvement: boards and leadership roles with local business, civic, and advocacy organizations (e.g., Greater Woodfield CVB, WINGS, Children’s Advocacy Center).
- Personal note: recognizes family (wife Joane and their combined children and grandchildren).
Who is affected / impact
- Direct effect: purely honorific recognition of Mayor McLeod; no regulatory, fiscal, or binding legal effect.
- Community impact: public acknowledgment of local and regional leadership; the resolution may be used for ceremonial purposes and archival record.
Procedural / timeline notes
- Introduced Jan 15, 2025; referred to committee; appeared on Local & Consent and Congratulatory calendars Feb–Mar 2025. The record shows the resolution was laid before and adopted by the House on March 31, 2025, reported enrolled, and later filed/presented (filed with the Clerk Aug 28, 2025; placed on Agreed Resolutions calendar and adopted Oct 14, 2025). (Multiple docket entries suggest several clerk/filing actions after initial adoption.)
Administrative action requested
- The resolution requests that a suitable copy be presented to Mayor McLeod as an expression of esteem and respect.
Related measure
- Companion listed: S. 96 (companion) — indicates a related or counterpart resolution may have been introduced in the Senate.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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