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HR 930

MEMORIAL-JEFFREY J. WALIK

104th Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Hernandez

The bill formally commemorates Mayor Jeff Walik’s public service and expresses the Illinois House’s condolences to his family.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 930

Summary of HR 930 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose and intent

  • Honor and mourn the death of Mayor Jeffrey Joseph "Jeff" Walik, former Mayor of the Village of Stickney, who passed away on May 9, 2026.
  • Recognize Mayor Walik’s life of public service and his contributions to the Stickney community, including seniors, veterans, residents, and students.
  • Convey condolences from the Illinois House of Representatives to his family, friends, and community.

Key provisions and changes

  • Declares in formal terms the passing of Mayor Walik and the House’s sorrow.
  • Expresses sincere condolences to Mayor Walik’s family and those who knew him.
  • Requires that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to the Walik family as an expression of deepest sympathy.

Who/what would be affected

  • Primary: The Village of Stickney and its residents, through formal recognition by the Illinois House.
  • Walik family and close associates receive official condolences via the resolution.
  • The broader Illinois General Assembly and public recognize Mayor Walik’s service and legacy.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • This is a memorial House Resolution (HR0930) introduced in the 104th General Assembly.
  • The resolution is sponsored in part by Co-sponsor Lisa Hernandez.
  • There are no fiscal provisions, regulatory changes, or actionable mandates; the measure is ceremonial and commemorative.
  • The resolution would be adopted as a formal expression of tribute and then a copy provided to the family.

Additional context

  • Mayor Walik had a diverse career prior to his mayoralty (e.g., newspaper delivery, grocer, landscaper, police officer, village trustee, and mayor since 2017), and is highlighted for his dedication to community welfare, particularly for seniors, veterans, residents, and students.
  • The text emphasizes his personable character and leadership style.

This bill functions as a ceremonial tribute, commemorating an individual’s public service and extending official condolences from the Illinois House.

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

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