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SR 853

MEMORIAL-BENTLEY K. WOLFE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Chapin Rose

The bill creates a commemorative Senate memorial recognizing Bentley K. Wolfe and records public acknowledgment of his life and contributions.

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Bill Summary · SR 853

Summary of SR 853 (104th Illinois General Assembly)

Purpose and intent

  • SR 853 is a memorial resolution recognizing and honoring Bentley K. Wolfe. As a memorial, its primary purpose is to acknowledge the contributions, character, or significance of an individual (Bentley K. Wolfe) and to publicly express respect or commemoration.
  • Co-sponsor: Chapin Rose.

Key provisions and changes

  • Formal recognition: The bill designates a Senate memorial to be placed in the official records, acknowledging Bentley K. Wolfe and outlining the reasons for commendation.
  • Content typically included in memorials: Statements of admiration or gratitude, a summary of the individual's life, achievements, service, or impact on the community or state, and expressions of condolences or best wishes to family and friends.
  • Legislative action: The Senate adopts the memorial to record the recognition within the legislative journal and public record. It does not authorize spending, create new programs, or enact substantive public policy changes.

Who or what would be affected

  • Bentley K. Wolfe: The primary person honored in the memorial.
  • Family, friends, and community stakeholders related to the honoree may be publicly acknowledged and affected by the recognition.
  • The Illinois Senate and public record: The memorial becomes part of the official record and serves as a formal archival acknowledgment.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: A memorial resolution subject to standard Senate consideration and passage procedures.
  • Process: Introduction by sponsor(s) and co-sponsor, committee consideration as applicable, and floor vote. If adopted, it is filed in the Senate journals and part of the legislative record.
  • Timeline specifics (e.g., dates for committee hearings or floor votes) are not provided in the summary; normal timelines apply unless stated otherwise by Senate leadership.

Additional notes

  • This summary reflects the content typically found in memorial resolutions: ceremonial recognition rather than regulatory or fiscal effects.
  • No fiscal impact or policy change is implied by SR 853; its effect is commemorative and historical documentation.

If you’d like, I can compare SR 853 to other Illinois memorial resolutions or provide a brief biographical profile of Bentley K. Wolfe if such information is available from supporting materials.

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

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