MEMORIAL-ARADIA CLARK

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mike Hastings

The resolution formally honors Aradia Clark with a ceremonial tribute by the Illinois Senate, recognizing her life and contributions without creating legal or fiscal obligations.

Resolution Adopted

Summary of SR 616 (104th Illinois General Assembly)

Purpose and intent

SR 616 is a memorial resolution recognizing and honoring Aradia Clark. As a memorial, its primary purpose is ceremonial, serving to acknowledge Clark’s life, contributions, and significance within the state of Illinois.

The measure designates the recognition as a formal expression of the sentiments of the Senate, typically reflecting appreciation, remembrance, or tribute.

Key provisions and changes

Formal recognition: The resolution would express sincere commendation and tribute to Aradia Clark.

Context and description: The memorial may include a brief summary of Clark’s life, achievements, community impact, or reasons for the tribute, as is common in memorial resolutions.

Co-sponsorship: The resolution lists state legislative sponsors, with Mike Hastings as a co-sponsor, indicating cross-member support within the Senate.

Procedural language: As a memorial, the bill does not create enforceable law or fiscal obligations; it primarily serves to record a legislative acknowledgment.

Who or what would be affected

Individuals and communities connected to Aradia Clark would be the direct focus of the tribute.

The Illinois Senate, as the adopting body, would formally issue the memorial in recognition of Clark.

There are no anticipated fiscal or regulatory impacts on government programs or private entities, given the ceremonial nature of memorial resolutions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Introduced and considered in the Illinois Senate during the 104th General Assembly.

Process: Typically, memorial resolutions are presented to the Senate, referred to a committee if applicable, and approved by a majority vote. They do not require signature by the governor and do not become law.

Timeline specifics: The exact date of introduction, committee referral, and final passage would be recorded in the Senate journals or legislative tracking system.

Notes

This summary reflects common characteristics of Senate memorial resolutions in Illinois. If additional substantive biographical details about Aradia Clark are included in the final text, those specifics would be incorporated into the memorial’s narrative section.

The only named sponsor noted is Co-sponsor Mike Hastings; other sponsors may be listed in the bill text.