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SR 631

MEMORIAL-FRANKLIN L. RODGERS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Chapin Rose

The resolution formally honors Franklin L. Rodgers for his life and contributions, serving as a ceremonial Senate tribute.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 631

Summary of SR 631 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose and intent

  • SR 631 is a memorial resolution recognizing and honoring Franklin L. Rodgers. Memorial resolutions in the Illinois Senate typically serve to acknowledge the contributions, character, and impact of an individual and to pay tribute on behalf of the members of the Senate.

Key provisions and changes

  • Purpose: Official Senate acknowledgment and appreciation for Franklin L. Rodgers.
  • Content: Likely includes a biographical summary, notable accomplishments, public service, character, and the esteem in which the individual is held by colleagues and the community.
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary sponsor: (not specified in the provided details)
    • Co-sponsor: Chapin Rose
  • As a memorial resolution, it does not enact new laws or allocate funds. Instead, it creates a formal commemorative record within the Illinois Senate.

Affected entities

  • Franklin L. Rodgers is the primary subject of the memorial.
  • The resolution reflects on his life and contributions for the benefit of the Senate and the public record.
  • Members of the Illinois Senate and staff involved in drafting and presenting the memorial.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: A Senate memorial resolution, introduced and advanced through the typical legislative process for resolutions.
  • Process: Generally, a memorial proceeds through committee consideration and full Senate vote, without creating enforceable statutes or appropriations.
  • Effective date: The memorial takes effect upon passage and is entered into the official Senate records and resolutions archive.

Additional notes

  • The bill lists a co-sponsor, Chapin Rose, indicating bipartisan or cross-party support in recognizing Franklin L. Rodgers.
  • As with most memorials, the primary function is ceremonial—providing recognition rather than substantive policy changes.

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

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