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SR 498

MEMORIAL-DONALD JONES

104th Regular Session Introduced by Chapin Rose

SR 498 recognizes the North Fayette Community Association for its advocacy and impact, and memorializes Donald 'Don' Jones in Illinois; both are ceremonial, with no legal changes.

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Bill Summary · SR 498

Summary — SR 498

Note on record: The materials provided appear to combine two distinct Senate Resolutions both labeled “SR 498” from different jurisdictions. To avoid confusion, this summary treats them separately:

A. SR 498 — Recognition of the North Fayette Community Association (NFCA)

  • Purpose: To recognize and commend the North Fayette Community Association for its community advocacy and service.
  • Key provisions:
    • Recites the NFCA’s founding by local homeowners in August 2001 and formal non‑profit charter in October 2001.
    • Summarizes NFCA accomplishments, including:
    • Opposing an inappropriate service‑station development at the intersection of Highways 279 and 314.
    • A 2009 effort led by then‑President Johnnie E. Jones Jr. to correct taxation issues that resulted in zip code reassignment to the Fayetteville postal system and increased tax revenue for Fayette County.
    • Describes the geographic boundaries of North Fayette and lists prominent subdivisions within the community.
    • Commends current leadership (President Bobby Ferrell) and the organization’s mission: promoting safe neighborhoods, supporting schools, preventing crime, preserving property values, and improving quality of life.
    • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to the NFCA.
  • Who is affected: The NFCA, residents of the North Fayette area (described boundaries and subdivisions), and local governmental/administrative entities indirectly through recognition of past advocacy outcomes.
  • Sponsors / authorship: Listed as Senators Wicks (34th) and Davenport (17th) in the attached text.
  • Impact: Ceremonial recognition that documents and honors the NFCA’s role and accomplishments; no regulatory or funding changes.

B. SR 498 — Memorial for Donald “Don” Jones (Illinois)

  • Purpose: A Senate memorial resolution mourning the death of Donald “Don” Jones (Mahomet, IL) and extending condolences to his family and community.
  • Key provisions:
    • Notes personal details: born January 9, 1939; died October 5, 2025.
    • Summarizes his work history (sales, mechanic, longtime tiling/carpeting career with Tile Specialist), community involvement (Mahomet Masonic Lodge #220, Champaign County Radio Control Club), hobbies (flying model airplanes, hunting, fishing, bowling, golf), and charitable activities (splitting wood to raise scholarship funds, helping those in need).
    • Lists surviving family members and acknowledges those preceded in death.
    • Resolves that the Illinois Senate mourns his passing, extends condolences, and directs a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to his family.
  • Who is affected: Family, friends, and community organizations associated with Don Jones; the resolution is honorary.
  • Sponsors / authorship: Text references the Senate of the 104th General Assembly (Illinois); Chapin Rose is listed among sponsors in the provided metadata.
  • Impact: Ceremonial/memorial only; no change in law or budget.

Procedural / Timeline Notes (from provided actions)

  • Key dates in the consolidated record include:
    • Introduced: May 2, 2025
    • Senate read & adopted: March 31, 2025; Read & adopted: May 8, 2025
    • Reported enrolled: May 8, 2025
    • Filed with Secretary / Co‑sponsor All Senators / Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar: October 28–31, 2025
  • Observations: Dates and actions span March–October 2025 and appear to reflect activity across different chambers/sessions. Because the record conflates two separate SR 498 texts (a community recognition resolution and an Illinois memorial), users should verify the jurisdiction (state) and the specific SR 498 they wish to reference.

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