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SR 16

MEMORIAL-ISP TPR. C. THOMPSEN

104th Regular Session Introduced by Paul Faraci and 1 co-sponsor

Illinois legislature formally honors ISP Trooper C. Thompsen through adopted memorial resolution with unanimous bipartisan support.

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Bill Summary · SR 16

Legislative bill overview

SR 16 is a memorial resolution honoring ISP Trooper C. Thompsen in Illinois. The resolution was adopted on January 29, 2025, and quickly gained co-sponsorship from all state senators, indicating broad legislative support for the commemoration.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve to formally recognize and honor individuals who have made significant contributions or sacrifices, often in service to the public. Such resolutions create an official legislative record of acknowledgment and can provide closure and recognition for families and colleagues of those being memorialized.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill text does not specify why Trooper Thompsen is being memorialized (retirement, death, heroic action, etc.), making it difficult to assess whether the honor is appropriate
  • Memorial resolutions typically pass without controversy, so points of contention are unlikely unless details about the trooper's service record are disputed
  • No substantive policy debate typically surrounds memorial resolutions, as they are ceremonial rather than legislative in nature

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

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