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SR 251

MEMORIAL-GEORGE E. MANNING II

104th Regular Session Introduced by Don Harmon

Illinois State Senate unanimously adopted a memorial resolution honoring George E. Manning II on May 1, 2025.

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Bill Summary · SR 251

Legislative bill overview

SR 251 is a memorial resolution honoring George E. Manning II, an individual being commemorated by the Illinois State Senate. The resolution was unanimously adopted by all senators and filed with the Secretary of State on April 29, 2025.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve as official legislative recognition of individuals' contributions or significance to their communities or the state. While non-binding and procedural in nature, they create a formal public record of esteem within the legislative body and may be presented to family members or institutions.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public information: The resolution text itself is not provided, so the specific reasons for honoring George E. Manning II are unclear to the public
  • Unanimous adoption without debate: The referral to "Resolutions Consent Calendar" suggests passage without individual discussion, which some may view as perfunctory
  • No substantive policy impact: Unlike legislative bills, memorials create no enforceable law or budgetary changes, making their practical significance purely ceremonial

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

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