MEMORIAL-LINDA J. HANBACK

104th Regular Session Introduced by Chris Balkema

The bill memorializes Linda Joyce Hanback for her service as a respiratory therapist, faith, family, and charitable work, extending condolences from the Illinois Senate.

Resolution Adopted

Summary of SR 802 (Illinois, 104th General Assembly)

Purpose and intent

SR 802 is a Senate Resolution dedicated to memorializing Linda Joyce Hanback of Yorkville, Illinois, who passed away on May 6, 2026.

The resolution serves as an official expression of mourning and condolences from the Illinois Senate.

Key provisions and changes

The resolution acknowledges Linda Hanback’s life, character, and contributions, including:

Personal background: Born May 24, 1954 in Rockford; daughter of Howard and Joyce Johnson.
Family: Married to Danny Clark "Dan" Hanback for 55 years; mother to three children (Scott, Corey, and Amanda) with ten grandchildren; sister to several siblings.
Professional life: Worked as a respiratory therapist for nearly ten years.
Community and faith: Longtime member of Helmar Lutheran Church; active in Bible studies and various church capacities.
charitable work: Passionate about Compassion International; traveled with the organization to support communities and families served by its programs; dedicated to helping children in poverty.
personal interests: Gardening, travel with husband, competitive pickleball, and time with family and friends.

The resolution characterizes Hanback as a “loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt” and emphasizes traits such as kindness, fearlessness, humility, faith, service to others, strength, and wisdom.

Who would be affected

The resolution primarily affects:

Linda Hanback’s family and friends, who receive formal recognition and condolences from the Illinois Senate.
Institutions connected to her life and work (e.g., Helmar Lutheran Church, Compassion International) through the public acknowledgment of her contributions.
The broader public, which is informed of her legacy through an official Senate memorial.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Action History:

Filed with Secretary on May 14, 2026.
Co-Sponsored by all Senators on May 14, 2026.
Referred to the Resolutions Consent Calendar on May 14, 2026.

This is a ceremonial measure, with no fiscal implications or policy changes; its effect is symbolic recognition and honor.

Bottom line

SR 802 is a commemorative Senate resolution honoring Linda Joyce Hanback for her service as a respiratory therapist, dedication to family and faith, and charitable work with Compassion International, as well as her impact on the community. It formally extends condolences from the Illinois Senate and presents a written expression of sympathy to her family.