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SR 490

MEMORIAL-RAYMOND L. PICL

104th Regular Session Introduced by Dave Koehler

SR 490 honors public service and memorializes individuals without creating legal rights or obligations.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 490

Summary — SR 490 (Resolution Adopted)

Status: Resolution Adopted
Introduced: May 1, 2025
Classification: Resolution (memorial/commendation)
Key sponsors (listed): Kenya Wicks; Elena Parent; Donzella James; Randal Mangham; Harold Jones II; Gail Davenport; David Koehler (and others)

Note: The available text for SR 490 contains two distinct honorary resolutions under the same file reference. Both are non‑binding, ceremonial measures (resolutions) that recognize/commend individuals and direct the Secretary to provide copies to honorees or their families. They do not create law or carry fiscal effects.

1) Commendation of Councilwoman Hue Nguyen (City of Morrow)

Purpose and intent
- To recognize and commend Councilwoman Hue Nguyen for her public service to the City of Morrow and to extend best wishes for continued success.

Key provisions / content
- Notes that Nguyen was elected to the Morrow City Council in January 2024 and is the youngest current council member.
- Summarizes her priorities and achievements: fostering economic development, improving city parks, and enhancing community engagement.
- Provides biographical background: resident of Morrow since 2002; immigrant from Vietnam; organizer of after‑school youth programs.
- Describes volunteer and civic activities: work at food pantries and senior centers, grant writing and program administration for welfare initiatives, and leadership as a Sunday school teacher.
- Commissions an official copy of the resolution to be made available for distribution to Councilwoman Nguyen.

Who is affected
- Primarily honorary: Councilwoman Hue Nguyen, the City of Morrow, and community members whose service and advocacy the resolution highlights.

Procedural/timeline notes
- Read and adopted (dates in the legislative actions include May 1 and May 5, 2025).

2) Memorial for Raymond L. “Ray” Picl (Peoria Heights)

Purpose and intent
- To mourn the passing of Raymond L. “Ray” Picl (former Mayor of Peoria Heights) and extend condolences to his family and community.

Key provisions / content
- Records Picl’s biography: born June 15, 1929; served in the U.S. Navy; married Louise Wuthrich (Jan 8, 1956); education includes Woodruff High School and Bradley University; long career (35+ years) as manager of food and drug advertising for the Peoria Journal Star.
- Highlights public service and civic leadership: served as Mayor of Peoria Heights for 28 years (longest tenure in village history); active in the Peoria Heights Chamber of Commerce and many civic/Fraternal organizations (Masonic bodies, Shriner groups, local sports clubs).
- Notes contributions to athletics and education: organized fan clubs and trips for Chicago Cubs and Bears supporters; established the Raymond L. Picl, Sr. Family Endowed Scholarship at Bradley University; recipient of local awards for service.
- Records survivors and predeceased family members.
- Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Picl’s family as an expression of sympathy.

Who is affected
- Honorary recognition for Ray Picl; condolences directed to his immediate family, friends, and the Peoria Heights community.

Procedural/timeline notes
- Text indicates Picl passed October 5, 2025; subsequent actions in late October 2025 show filing with Secretary, referral to Resolutions Consent Calendar, and notation that all Senators co‑sponsored. (Legislative actions listed include March–October 2025 steps and final adoption.)

Overall impact and legal effect

  • SR 490 consists of ceremonial and memorial language only. It does not change law, impose obligations, or create new rights. Its principal effect is to honor public service and express legislative sympathy/commendation. Copies are directed to be made available/presented to the named individuals or families.

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

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