Bill
SR 326
Illinois Senate memorializes Richard Enderle, mourns his death at 94, and extends official condolences to his family with a biographical tribute as a public record.
Status: Resolution Adopted
Introduced: March 21, 2025
Note: The submitted text for SR 326 contains two distinct resolution texts that appear to have been merged: (A) a Georgia Senate resolution recognizing four Forsyth Rotary Clubs for Hurricane Helene relief, and (B) an Illinois Senate memorial resolution honoring Richard Enderle. The bill title provided ("MEMORIAL‑RICHARD ENDERLE") and the legislative status correspond to the memorial. This summary highlights the memorial as the primary item and provides a concise note on the Rotary recognition included in the file.
Purpose and intent
- To mourn the passing of Richard Enderle (age 94) and formally extend the Senate’s condolences to his family, friends, and community.
- To provide an official copy of the resolution to his family as an expression of sympathy.
Key provisions and content
- Recites Enderle’s biography and public record:
- Born in Chicago in 1930 to John P. and Edith Fischer Enderle; siblings named.
- Education: graduated Fenwick High School (1949); attended St. Ambrose College; completed degree at DePaul University after military service.
- Military service: served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War; selected as a member of the United Nations Honor Guard in Seoul for over a year.
- Career: long career as a salesman in the computer business.
- Personal interests: Chicago Bears and Notre Dame fan, sailing on Lake Geneva, golfing, and social activity at Loyola Health Club.
- Family: survived by wife Mary Gladys Turner Enderle (61-year marriage), children and grandchildren listed.
- Formal resolution language expresses mourning and directs that a suitable copy be presented to the family.
Who is affected
- Primarily symbolic: Enderle’s immediate family and associates receive the Senate’s official condolences; the resolution serves as a public record recognizing his life and service.
Procedural/timeline aspects
- Recorded as introduced March 21, 2025; read and adopted March 25, 2025 (vote recorded). Final entry: Resolution Adopted May 22, 2025; filed with Secretary May 20, 2025.
Purpose
- To recognize and commend the Rotary Club of Forsyth, Lanier Forsyth Rotary Club, South Forsyth Rotary Club, and North Forsyth Rotary Club for hurricane relief efforts following Hurricane Helene.
Key facts
- Clubs made eight trips to South Georgia, one trip to North Carolina, and one to Tennessee.
- Delivered approximately $350,000 in supplies (food, water, baby supplies, tarps, chainsaws).
- Cooked and served thousands of Boston butts to victims and first responders.
- Resolution commends the clubs and directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to the clubs.
Who is affected
- The recognized Rotary clubs, hurricane victims and first responders in affected regions, and the local communities aided by relief efforts.
If you’d like, I can produce a version of this summary formatted specifically for publication (one‑page handout or website blurb) or extract a printable condolence copy as referenced in the resolution.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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