MEMORIAL-JEFFREY J. WALIK

104th Regular Session Introduced by Javier Cervantes and 1 co-sponsor

The Illinois Senate memorializes the life and public service of Mayor Jeffrey J. Walik, expressing condolences to his family and community.

Resolution Adopted

Overview

Type: Senate Resolution (SR)

Number: SR081 (SR0801 appears as file identifiers; the active action is a memorial resolution)

Session/Jurisdiction: 104th Illinois General Assembly, Illinois Senate

Title: MEMORIAL-JEFFREY J. WALIK

Purpose: Public expression of mourning and condolences for the death of Mayor Jeffrey Joseph “Jeff” Walik of the Village of Stickney.

Purpose and Intent

The resolution serves to formally acknowledge and mourn the passing of Mayor Jeff Walik, recognizing his life, service, and contributions to the Village of Stickney and its residents.

It conveys sympathy and support to Walik’s family, friends, and the broader community, and it presents a token of the Senate’s respect.

Key Provisions and Provisions Details

The Senate explicitly notes Walik’s life history, including:

Date of birth: February 24, 1966
Broad career background (newspaper delivery, groceries, delivery driving, landscaping, snow plowing, laundromat ownership, police work)
Public service roles: village trustee, and Mayor of Stickney since 2017

It highlights Walik’s dedication to community, with emphasis on service to seniors, veterans, residents, and students.

Personal characterization: Walik is described as having a contagious smile, humor, hard work, and a welcoming personality.

Family and survivors: the resolution lists Walik’s fiancé, children, grandchildren, sister, nieces, nephews, and extended family, along with friends and community members.

The resolution expresses condolences and asks to present a copy to Walik’s family as a sign of the Senate’s deepest sympathy.

Who/What Would Be Affected

Primary Effect: Formal ceremonial acknowledgment by the Illinois Senate of the life and public service of Mayor Jeffrey J. Walik.

Recipients: Walik’s family and the broader Stickney community, as well as readers of the resolution.

Practical Impact: No legislative changes, budgetary implications, or policy shifts; the measure is a memorial expression and does not create statutory obligations.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Filing: Filed with the Secretary of the Senate on May 13, 2026.

Consideration: Referred to the Resolutions Consent Calendar; measures on this calendar are typically non-controversial memorials or resolutions.

Adoption: Adopted on May 14, 2026.

Sponsor/Co-Sponsors:

Primary: (Not listed as primary in provided text)
Co-sponsors: Sen. Mike Porfirio and Sen. Javier Cervantes

Action History Highlights:

Added as Chief Co-Sponsor: Sen. Mike Porfirio
Resolution Adopted: May 14, 2026

Summary in Plain Language

This Illinois Senate resolution memorializes the life and public service of Mayor Jeffrey J. Walik of Stickney, who passed away on May 9, 2026. It outlines his diverse career and long-time commitment to the Stickney community, especially supporting seniors, veterans, residents, and students. The resolution offers condolences to his fiancé, children, grandchildren, and family, and requests that a copy be given to them as a sign of the Senate’s sympathy. The bill is a ceremonial acknowledgment, with no policy changes or funding implications.