MEMORIAL-E. TODD COLLINS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Don Harmon

The resolution expresses formal condolences and honors Ernest "Todd" Collins II for his life, civic engagement, and community contributions.

Resolution Adopted

Summary of SR0643 (104th General Assembly, Illinois) – Memorial-E. Todd Collins

Purpose and Intent

SR0643 is a resolution in memorandum form expressing sorrow and extending condolences on the death of Ernest "Todd" Collins II, a resident with ties to Illinois communities (Oak Park River Forest area) and longtime involvement in civic and charitable activities.

The measure serves as a formal expression of sympathy from the Illinois Senate and honors Collins’ life, accomplishments, and community service.

Key Provisions and Changes

Declares the Senate’s sadness at Collins’ passing and acknowledges his biographical background, including:

Birth: January 4, 1954, in Chicago.
Early life: Raised in River Forest; education at Washington Elementary, Roosevelt Middle School, and Oak Park and River Forest High School.
Education: MBA in finance from DePaul University.
Career: President of Lynn Marketing Group, a direct-mail marketing business.
Community involvement: Active in First United Church of Oak Park; volunteered with Junior Achievement teaching entrepreneurship at Bellaire Middle School.
Personal interests: Fourth-generation summer resident of Torch Lake, Michigan; sailing, golfing, ski instructing, and volunteering at daughters’ ski races.
Family: Survived by two daughters and grandchildren, siblings, and other relatives.

The measure does not create legal rights, fiscal obligations, or policy mandates; its primary impact is ceremonial and commemorative.

Who or What Is Affected

Affected Party: Ernest "Todd" Collins II and, by extension, his family, friends, colleagues, and communities recognizing his contributions.

Indirectly Affecting: Illinois Senate, state government proceedings, and the public who view the resolution as a recognition of civic engagement and community service.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Type: Senate memorial resolution (non-binding, ceremonial).

Sponsorship: Co-sponsored by Illinois Senator Don Harmon.

Process: Adopted by the Senate to officially memorialize and express condolences; typically moves through standard Senate approval but does not require enactment into law or allocate funds.

Notable Details

The resolution provides a biographical summary of Collins’ life, highlighting education, business leadership, community volunteering, and family.

The text emphasizes Collins’ contributions to youth entrepreneurship education and his involvement in various civic organizations.

This memorial serves to publicly acknowledge and honor the life and community impact of Ernest "Todd" Collins II.