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SR 659

MEMORIAL-JAMES REID

104th Regular Session Introduced by Neil Anderson

The bill memorializes James Reid with a formal Senate tribute acknowledging his lifelong public service and extends condolences to his family and community.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 659

Summary of SR 659 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose and intent

  • This is a Senate Resolution memorializing and expressing condolences upon the death of James Reid of Canton, Illinois.
  • The resolution serves as an official public tribute from the Illinois Senate to recognize Reid’s life and service, and to extend sympathy to his family and friends.

Key provisions and changes

  • Declares the Senate’s sorrow at James Reid’s passing, which occurred on February 24, 2026.
  • Provides a brief biographical sketch:
    • Born March 9, 1940, in Canton, Illinois, to Dewey and Audrey Reid.
    • Married Edna Ryan on June 4, 1971.
    • Military service: U.S. Air Force (July 1958 – March 1962); Illinois Air National Guard (August 1963 – September 1995, retirement).
    • Personal details: former member of the Canton Moose Lodge; enjoyed traveling, reading, and family time.
    • Survivors: his children Kathy Lock and Larry Cook; grandchildren Larry (the late Sarah) Cook, Tammy (Lance) Tindall, and Jeff Lock; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
    • Preceded in death by his wife Edna, his parents, and brothers Robert, Bernard, and Daryl.
  • The resolution formally acknowledges Reid’s life and service and offers condolences to his family, friends, and community.

Who or what is affected

  • The primary effect is ceremonial and symbolic: a formal expression of sorrow and respect from the Illinois Senate.
  • Beneficiaries of the resolution’s gesture are James Reid’s family, friends, and community in Canton, Illinois.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Co-sponsored by Senator Neil Anderson.
  • The resolution follows standard legislative procedure for memorials: a formal “mourns the passing” declaration and a tribute paragraph, concluding with an invitation to present a copy to the family.
  • No substantive policy changes or fiscal impacts are associated with this bill; it is a commemorative measure.

Notable details

  • Death date: February 24, 2026.
  • The resolution emphasizes Reid’s long service in the Illinois Air National Guard (retired 1995) and his prior U.S. Air Force service, highlighting his commitment to public service.

This bill functions as a commemorative tribute rather than a programmatic or budgetary measure.

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

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