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SR 364

MEMORIAL-LEAR WHALIN

104th Regular Session Introduced by Willie Preston

A non-binding Senate memorial expressing condolences on Lear Whalin's death and directing a copy of the resolution to be presented to her family.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 364

Summary — SR 364 (Memorial: Lear Whalin)

Purpose

SR 364 is a senate memorial resolution expressing the legislature’s condolences on the death of Lear Whalin and directing that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to her family. It is a non‑binding, ceremonial measure recognizing Whalin’s life and contributions and offering sympathy to survivors.

Key provisions / content

  • States that Lear Whalin passed away on June 9, 2025.
  • Provides a short biography: born July 1, 1919 in Forest City, Arkansas; migrated to Illinois in 1942; married Jack Whalin (predeceased); studied beauty culture and owned a beauty shop; committed to her faith early in life.
  • Notes her longevity (lived to 105 years, 11 months) and that she saw six generations of her family.
  • Lists close survivors (child Lois Preston; multiple grandchildren, great‑grandchildren, and further descendants) and names several family members.
  • Officially mourns her passing, extends condolences to family and friends, and directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to the family as an expression of sympathy.

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic: Lear Whalin’s family, friends, and community who are formally recognized by the state Senate.
  • No fiscal, regulatory, or administrative impacts—this is an honorific resolution only.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Document metadata shows SR 364 as “Resolution Adopted.” Legislative action entries indicate the resolution was received by the Secretary of the Senate on April 1, 2025, read and adopted by the Senate March–April 2025 (entries dated March 10, April 1–3, 2025), and reported enrolled April 3, 2025.
  • Additional entries dated October 14–15, 2025 (filed with Secretary; Co‑Sponsor All Senators; referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar; Resolution Adopted) appear in the record. These later entries suggest further clerical actions or re‑filing; they do not change the substance of the memorial.
  • The resolution requests that a copy be presented to the family.

Note on source text

The version text provided includes an unrelated Georgia Senate resolution honoring Denise Jordan. That appears to be a separate memorial/resolution and is not part of the Lear Whalin memorial; the presence of both texts in the file likely reflects a clerical merge of multiple resolutions. This summary focuses on the Lear Whalin memorial (titled MEMORIAL — LEAR WHALIN).

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

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