MEMORIAL-KENNETH L. MORGAN SR.

104th Regular Session Introduced by Kam Buckner

The resolution memorializes and publicly honors Kenneth Morgan Sr. for his 28 years of service at UIC and his contributions to students, staff, and the university community.

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner

Summary of HR0983 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose and Intent

HR0983 is a House Resolution memorializing and expressing condolences for the death of Kenneth Louis Morgan Sr., who passed away on June 13, 2026.

The resolution honors Morgan’s life, character, and contributions to his family, community, and professional fields, particularly his service at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and related programs.

Key Provisions and Changes

Declares the Illinois House of Representatives’ sorrow over Kenneth Morgan Sr.’s death.

Provides a biographical sketch highlighting Morgan’s:

Birth: November 26, 1961, in Chicago.
Education: Attended John P. Altgeld Elementary; graduated from Chicago Vocational High School; pursued higher education at Prairie View A&M University, Western Illinois University, and earned a Master of Arts in Psychology from Chicago State University in 1999.
Faith and character: Emphasizes his commitment to values such as peace, love, honesty, joy, hope, and compassion.
Family: Life partner Kimberly (married in 2000) and three sons (Walter, Kenneth Jr., Anthony); grandchildren named.
Career: Administrative assistant in Chicago’s 16th Ward; 28 years of service at UIC, recognized for professionalism and dedication to students, faculty, staff, and institutional missions; involvement with UIC’s Cooperative Extension Service, Urban Health Program, College of Medicine, and College of Applied Health Sciences.
Personal life: Known as “Biscuit”; enjoyed sports (football and basketball); valued time with family and friends.

Aims to publicly recognize his legacy, faith, perseverance, service, and devotion to family.

Who or What Is Affected

The resolution primarily affects the Illinois House of Representatives as the body publicly recognizing and mourning his passing.

It also serves to inform the public about Morgan’s life and contributions, particularly his work with UIC and related programs.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Filed: June 25, 2026 (by Rep. Kam Buckner).

Status: A House Resolution; no legislative actions to alter statutes or allocate funds. Primarily ceremonial.

Sponsors: Chief sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner; co-sponsor listed as Kam Buckner (same individual noted as sponsor).

Notable Details

The resolution is descriptive, providing a memorial biography rather than establishing policies, funding, or regulatory changes.

It serves as a formal expression of condolences and appreciation from the Illinois General Assembly to Morgan’s family and colleagues.

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