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SR 679

MEMORIAL-ELAINE E. BIRTCH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Steve McClure

The bill memorializes and honors Elaine E. Birtch, acknowledging her life, contributions, and impact.

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Bill Summary · SR 679

Bill overview

  • Status: Senate Resolution (SR) 679, 104th Illinois General Assembly
  • Title: MEMORIAL-ELAINE E. BIRTCH
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor not specified in the provided details; co-sponsor listed as Steve McClure
  • Type: Memorial resolution (non-binding), typically used to recognize or honor an individual

Purpose and intent

  • The resolution serves to memorialize and honor Elaine E. Birtch.
  • Memorial resolutions in the Illinois General Assembly are used to acknowledge the life, contributions, and impact of a person, often noting career achievements, public service, community involvement, and local significance.

Key provisions and changes

  • As a memorial resolution, SR 679 likely includes:
    • A commemorative preamble detailing Elaine E. Birtch’s biographical highlights and notable accomplishments
    • Statements recognizing her impact on her community, profession, or public life
    • Expressions of sympathy and condolences to family and friends
    • Citations of dates relevant to her life and service
  • Typically, such resolutions do not enact laws or create binding policy changes. They function as formal recognition by the Senate.

Affected parties

  • Elaine E. Birtch (the honoree) and her family
  • The constituents, colleagues, and community members who appreciate and reference her contributions
  • Members of the Illinois Senate and legislative staff, who draft and adopt the memorial

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Process: The resolution would be introduced, potentially assigned to a Senate committee, and brought to the floor for a vote. As a memorial, it generally requires broad consensus but does not require enactment into law.
  • Timeline: Specific dates are not provided in the summary. Typically, a memorial resolution is adopted in a form approved by the sponsoring chamber and may be commemorated in a formal session or ceremony.

Notes

  • This summary covers the typical structure and impact of Illinois Senate memorial resolutions. The exact text would specify Elaine E. Birtch’s life details and the precise wording of tributes and acknowledgments.
  • If you need, I can extract and paraphrase the specific biographical notes and phrases from the official SR 679 text once available.

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

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