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SR 303

MEMORIAL-KENNETH E. MCNEELY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Neil Anderson

Adopts ceremonial SR 303 memorializing Kenneth E. 'Kenny' McNeely and congratulating Brookwood High School girls swim & dive on the 2025 GHSA Class 6A title; no legal effect.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 303

Summary — SR 303 (Resolution Adopted)

Status: Resolution Adopted
Introduced: March 18, 2025
Classification: Resolution (ceremonial/memorial and congratulatory)
Primary Sponsors: Clint Dixon; Nabilah Islam Parkes; Shawn Still; Bill Cowsert; Nikki Merritt; Sheikh Rahman; Randal Mangham; Tonya Anderson; Neil Anderson

Note: The submitted SR 303 text contains two distinct ceremonial resolutions combined in a single filing: (1) a memorial honoring Kenneth Eugene “Kenny” McNeely (Illinois Senate style memorial) and (2) a congratulatory resolution recognizing the Brookwood High School girls swim & dive team’s 2025 GHSA Class 6A championship (Georgia Senate-style). Both are honorary and do not create or amend law.

Purpose and intent

  • Memorialize and express the Illinois Senate’s condolences on the death of Kenneth Eugene “Kenny” McNeely (d. April 25, 2025), highlighting his life, service, work, and family.
  • Congratulate the Brookwood High School girls swim & dive team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 6A State Swimming and Diving Championship and recognize individual and team achievements.

Key provisions / text highlights

  1. Memorial for Kenneth E. “Kenny” McNeely

    • Records biographical details: born September 2, 1948 (Avon); graduated Bushnell‑Prairie City High School (1966).
    • Military service: enlisted in U.S. Army in 1968; served with Company C, 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division for 15 months in the Vietnam War.
    • Career and community: farm equipment mechanic for John Deere and Case International; longtime mechanic for Butcher/Moon Farms; hobby of restoring and selling Ford tractors with family.
    • Family and survivors: lists predeceased family members and surviving children and siblings (names appear in the text; some portions are garbled in the provided draft).
    • Resolution language: expresses sorrow at his passing, extends condolences to family and friends, and directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to his family.

  2. Congratulatory resolution for Brookwood High School girls swim & dive team

    • Recognizes the team’s second consecutive state title (2025 GHSA Class 6A) — 427–269 victory over Harrison.
    • Notes individual achievements: Nicole Amike (state titles in the 50‑ and 100‑yard freestyles; member of winning 200‑yard freestyle relay with Sophie Hamilton, Hailey Dopson, Amelia Moore); Hailey Dopson (state title in 100‑yard backstroke).
    • Praises team character, academics, dedication, and athletic performance.
    • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available to the Brookwood team.

Who is affected / impact

  • Ceremonial recognition only — no legal or fiscal effects.
  • Directly honors:
    • The McNeely family and community (acknowledges military service and lifetime contributions).
    • Brookwood High School girls swim & dive team, coaches, athletes, and school/community supporters.
  • Indirectly of interest to veterans, local community members, alumni, and constituents represented by the listed sponsors.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Received by the Secretary of the Senate: 2025‑03‑18.
  • Read & adopted: 2025‑03‑20 (other entries show Senate read/adopted on 2025‑02‑28 and various procedural entries — the file includes multiple action timestamps).
  • Reported enrolled: 2025‑03‑20.
  • Filed with Secretary / Final adoption and placement on Resolutions Consent Calendar: actions noted on 2025‑05‑08, including “Co‑Sponsor All Senators” and “Resolution Adopted.”
  • As an adopted resolution, it serves as an official expression of the legislative body’s sentiments but does not change statutes or appropriate funds.

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

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