MEMORIAL-BOAZ I. FLEMISTER

104th Regular Session Introduced by Marcus Evans

The bill is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and mourning the life and community contributions of Boaz Isaiah Flemister.

Resolution Adopted

Summary of HR 889 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose and Intent

HR 889 is a House Resolution commemorating and mourning the death of Boaz Isaiah “Bo” Flemister, who passed away on February 19, 2026.

The resolution honors Flemister’s life, community involvement, talents, and character, and extends condolences to his family and friends.

Key Provisions and Changes

Formal recognition: The Illinois House of Representatives expresses sorrow and pays tribute to Boaz Flemister.

Personal and community achievements: The resolution notes Flemister’s:

Birthdate (October 30, 2008) and religious baptism at Valley Kingdom Ministries.
Education history, including attendance at Kiddie Kastle, It Takes a Village Christian Academy, Joseph Warren Elementary, and Motion Creative Arts Charter School (where he was a junior at the time).
Community service and leadership roles, such as involvement with Vessels of Praise, Gyrls in the HOOD Foundation, and as a counselor-in-training for Holiday Home Camp since seventh grade.
Career aspiration to become a real estate agent.
Dancer, fashion enthusiast, and family-oriented personality.
Participation in multiple dance teams and competitions (Final Phaze Dance Team, Astronaut Flee Dance Team, Empiire Dance Institute, Demolition Squad) with national exposure, including work in national videos for DLOW and an upcoming performance at Disneyland’s Dance the Dream.

Family acknowledgment: The resolution lists Flemister’s immediate family and relatives (mother, siblings, uncle, aunt, nephews, and nieces) to highlight his personal connections and support network.

Affected Parties

Primary: Boaz Isaiah Flemister (the individual being honored posthumously).

Secondary: Flemister’s family, friends, mentors, and community organizations mentioned in the resolution (e.g., Vessels of Praise, HOOD Foundation, Holiday Home Camp, various dance teams).

Procedural and Timeline Details

Sponsorship: Co-sponsored by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

Status: Filed with the Clerk on May 11, 2026.

Nature of action: A commemorative resolution; no changes to law, budget allocations, or state policy. It serves as a formal expression of sympathy and acknowledgment of the individual's contributions.

Impact and Implications

The bill is a ceremonial acknowledgment intended to publicly recognize Flemister’s life and community service.

It may serve to preserve Flemister’s memory within the public record and highlight community programs he supported.

No fiscal impact or regulatory changes are anticipated from this type of resolution.

Notable Details

The bill includes a detailed biographical sketch and lists numerous personal and community affiliations, underscoring the breadth of Flemister’s activities and impact.

The resolution concludes with a statement that a suitable copy be presented to the Flemister family as an expression of the House’s deepest sympathy.