MEMORIAL-GEORGE A. LANXON

104th Regular Session Introduced by Jay Hoffman

The bill designates a ceremonial memorial recognition in the Illinois House for George A. Lanxon, with no new laws or fiscal effects.

Resolution Adopted

Overview

House Resolution 675 (HR 675) from the 104th Illinois General Assembly, titled “MEMORIAL-GEORGE A. LANXON,” designates a memorial gesture in honor of George A. Lanxon. The bill lists Jay Hoffman as a co-sponsor. As a memorial resolution, its primary function is ceremonial, recognizing the contributions or significance of an individual rather than enacting new law with regulatory or fiscal effects.

Main purpose and intent

To publicly acknowledge and honor George A. Lanxon (also referred to as George A. Lanxon/Lanxon family name spelling may appear variably in resolutions) for his notable contributions or significance to the state or community.

To express appreciation or remembrance through formal House language and memorialization.

Key provisions and changes

A formal statement of recognition inserted into the official records of the Illinois House of Representatives.

Typically includes a brief biographical summary, notable achievements, and the reason for the memorial acknowledgment.

The resolution does not authorize funding, create programs, or impose duties on state agencies.

May authorize or request that the Clerk of the House transmit a copy of the resolution to family or interested parties, or include a commemorative statement in appropriate legislative archives.

Who or what would be affected

The Illinois House of Representatives and its official records.

George A. Lanxon, his family, friends, and the broader community with an interest in his remembrance.

No state agencies, departments, or external programs are typically subject to new obligations or expenditures as part of memorial resolutions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

As a memorial resolution, HR 675 is a ceremonial measure progressing through the standard House process for resolutions.

It requires passage by the Illinois House of Representatives.

There is no anticipated fiscal impact or regulatory effect; if any, costs are usually limited to printing and publication of the memorial language.

With co-sponsor Jay Hoffman, the bill reflects bipartisan or cross-chamber support typical of memorial measures, though sponsorship alone does not create substantive policy changes.

Notes

Specific dates, biographical details, and the precise language of the memorial are typically included in the full text of the resolution. If available, please consult the bill’s full text and sponsor statements for exact wording and any additional context about George A. Lanxon’s achievements and the rationale for memorial designation.