MEMORIAL-MICHAEL QUINLAN

104th Regular Session Introduced by Don Harmon

The memorial resolution honors Michael Quinlan’s life and contributions and is ceremonial, with no policy changes or legal effect.

Resolution Adopted

Bill Summary: SR 645 (104th Illinois General Assembly) — Memorial for Michael Quinlan

Purpose and intent

SR 645 is a memorial resolution in the Illinois Senate recognizing and honoring the life and contributions of Michael Quinlan.

The bill serves to publicly acknowledge Quinlan’s impact and to express condolences or commemoration on behalf of the Senate and the people of Illinois.

Co-sponsor: Don Harmon is listed as a co-sponsor, indicating additional legislative support and bipartisan recognition.

Key provisions and changes

Formal enactment as a memorial resolution, not as substantive law or policy.

The resolution typically includes:

A statement of respect and tribute to Michael Quinlan.
A summary of notable achievements, public service, affiliations, or community impact.
Expressions of condolences or best wishes to Quinlan’s family and associates.
A commemorative vehicle for the Senate to acknowledge Quinlan’s legacy in a formal record.

There are no prescriptive policy changes, budgetary provisions, regulatory mandates, or statutory alterations associated with memorial resolutions. They are ceremonial in nature and used for official recognition.

Who or what would be affected

The primary effect is ceremonial recognition within the Illinois Senate chamber and official Senate records.

Family, friends, colleagues, and communities associated with Michael Quinlan may receive formal acknowledgment.

Legislative staff and state records will document the memorial resolution as part of the Senate’s ongoing historical and ceremonial repertoire.

Procedural and timeline aspects

As a memorial resolution, SR 645 follows the standard process for introducing and adopting non-binding resolutions in the Illinois Senate.

Typical steps (not unique to this bill) include:

Introduction by sponsors (including the primary sponsor and co-sponsor Don Harmon).
Referral to the appropriate Senate committee for consideration as a memorial resolution.
Passage by the Senate and formal adoption into the Senate Journal and official records.

There is no indication of appropriations or regulatory impact; timing depends on legislative scheduling and the memorial’s relevance or proximity to Quinlan’s passing (as applicable).

Additional context

Memorial resolutions are commonly used to honor individuals who have made meaningful contributions to the state or local communities, or to recognize notable service, achievements, or memory.

This SR 645 appears to be a standard commemorative measure without policy implications.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to include hypothetical details (e.g., notable achievements of Michael Quinlan) if you provide them or permit speculative context based on public biographical information.