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SR 259

MEMORIAL-LILLIE M. TILLIS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Elgie Sims

Illinois Senate adopted a memorial resolution honoring Lillie M. Tillis through ceremonial recognition with no legislative or budgetary effect.

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Bill Summary · SR 259

Legislative bill overview

SR 259 is a memorial resolution honoring Lillie M. Tillis, adopted by the Illinois Senate. Memorial resolutions are ceremonial measures that commemorate individuals, typically deceased persons, and do not create law or allocate funding.

Why is this important

While memorials have no legal force, they represent official state recognition of individuals deemed worthy of honor. They create a public legislative record acknowledging contributions or significance, which can matter to families and communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Memorial resolutions are purely symbolic and some view them as inefficient use of legislative time that could address substantive policy matters
  • Without access to the resolution's text, the specific accomplishments or reasons for honoring Lillie M. Tillis cannot be evaluated
  • The rapid passage (filed and adopted within two days, with all senators as co-sponsors) suggests minimal deliberation, though this is typical for noncontroversial memorials

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

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