MEMORIAL-CLETTIS ALLEN

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mattie Hunter

The bill creates a Senate Memorial Resolution honoring Clettis Allen, formally expressing sympathy and remembrance and presenting a biographical tribute to his life.

Resolution Adopted

Summary of SR0847 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose and Intent

SR0847 is a Senate Memorial Resolution in the Illinois Senate.

Purpose: to mourn and honor the life of Clettis Allen, who passed away on January 8, 2026, and to express condolences to his family and friends.

The resolution serves as an official recognition of Mr. Allen’s life and contributions by the Illinois Senate.

Key Provisions and Changes

The resolution provides:

A biographical overview of Clettis Allen, including birth date (November 24, 1961), place (Chicago), education (James H. Bowen High School, class of 1979), and military service (United States Army, two years as an army gunner).
Personal details such as marriage to Phyllis McCraven on November 24, 2020.
Highlights of his life: community service with Narcotics Anonymous functions and comedy shows, enjoyment of sports, singing, movies, dominoes and card games, and his well-known nickname “Big C” or “Clet.”
Family information: survived by his mother, wife, siblings, children (and their mothers), grandchildren, stepchildren/step-grandchildren, and a broad network of relatives and friends.
Notable attributes: described as having humor, a caring nature, and a forgiving spirit.

The resolution includes formal statements voters and the Senate’s sympathy and condolences to the family and loved ones.

A directive that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Clettis Allen’s family as an expression of deepest sympathy.

Who/What Is Affected

Primary audience: Clettis Allen’s family and friends.

Legislative body: Illinois Senate; the memorial is sponsored in this session.

Public record: Adds an official memorial to state legislative proceedings recognizing Mr. Allen’s life and contributions.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Status: A Senate Memorial Resolution adopted to acknowledge and honor Clettis Allen.

Effective date: The memorial becomes part of the Senate records and public record of the 104th General Assembly.

Sponsor: Co-sponsor Mattie Hunter (along with primary sponsor in the Senate record).

Notable Details

The resolution functions as a ceremonial tribute rather than directive legislation with enforceable policy changes.

It reflects the Senate’s formal expression of sympathy and remembrance for a member of the community and highlights personal background and community involvement.

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