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HR 285

MEMORIAL-CHARLES A. HARTKE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Jay Hoffman and 3 co-sponsors

Illinois House adopted a memorial resolution honoring Charles A. Hartke, recognizing his contributions through official legislative acknowledgment.

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Bill Summary · HR 285

Legislative bill overview

HR 285 is a memorial resolution honoring Charles A. Hartke, an Illinois political figure. The resolution was introduced by Representatives Chris Welch, Jay Hoffman, Larry Walsh, and Natalie Manley, and was adopted by the Illinois House on May 8, 2025.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve as official legislative recognition of significant individuals and their contributions to the state. This formal acknowledgment preserves the person's legacy in the official legislative record and allows the General Assembly to publicly honor their service or achievements.

Potential points of contention

  • No substantive policy disagreement is typical with memorial resolutions, as they are ceremonial in nature
  • Without access to Hartke's specific background, the relevance of the memorial to different constituencies cannot be assessed
  • Memorial resolutions do not require detailed debate and generate minimal controversy by design

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

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