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SR 717

MEMORIAL-MARK T. MORGAN

104th Regular Session Introduced by Willie Preston

The Senate memorializes Mark Timothy Morgan, recognizing his life, community service, faith-based work, and extending condolences to his family.

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Bill Summary · SR 717

Summary of SR0717 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Title

MEMORIAL-MARK T. MORGAN

Purpose

This Senate Resolution memorializes and expresses sorrow over the death of Mark Timothy Morgan, who passed away on March 12, 2026. It honors his life, work, and community involvement, and offers condolences to his family and friends.

Main Provisions

  • Declares the Senate’s sorrow at Mark Morgan’s passing and acknowledges his life achievements and character.
  • Documents biographical details, including birth (July 14, 1961, in Chicago), education (Calumet High School; attended Kennedy-King College and Truman College), marriage (Octavia Morgan on May 24, 1984), and professional career (electrician with the City of Chicago; roles as lineman, lampman, journeyman electrician; later independent contractor; founder of Faith Electric).
  • Highlights Morgan’s community involvement, especially his work with organizations supporting homelessness, recovery, and life transitions, and his advocacy for children, the elderly, and marginalized individuals.
  • Lists religious affiliations and ministry involvement (Greater Whitestone; Lawndale Christian Center Church; Body of Christ Deliverance Ministries; Right Spirit Baptist Church) and notes his scriptural understanding.
  • Notes family survivors (wife Octavia; children Octavia Sakho, Margaret Portia Morgan, Rhonda Singleton, Ronald Bean Jr.; grandchildren Markis II, Edward Major, Dana Washington; grand-dog Sugga-Baby Morgan) and siblings (Denise Woods) along with extended relatives.
  • States the Senate’s intention to present a suitable copy of the resolution to Morgan’s family as an expression of deep sympathy.

Who Is Affected

  • The immediate beneficiaries are the family and friends of Mark Timothy Morgan.
  • The Illinois Senate, through this memorial, publicly recognizes Morgan’s life and contributions.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Action history shows:
    • Filed with the Secretary: April 10, 2026
    • Co-sponsor added: April 10, 2026 (Co-sponsor: Willie Preston)
    • Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar: April 10, 2026
    • Adopted by the Senate: April 16, 2026
  • This is a ceremonial memorial resolution, not a law or regulatory change; it serves as an official expression of condolence and remembrance by the Senate.

Key Takeaway

SR0717 is a formal Senate memorial recognizing the life, community service, and faith-based work of Mark Timothy Morgan, extending condolences to his family and presenting a copy of the resolution as a mark of respect.

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

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