MEMORIAL-ROBERT B. LYONS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Murphy

The bill adopts a formal memorial recognizing and honoring Robert B. Lyons for his life and contributions, without policy changes or funding.

Resolution Adopted

Bill Summary: SR 821 (104th Session, Illinois) — Memorial for Robert B. Lyons

Purpose and intent

SR 821 is a concurrent resolution (memorial) recognizing and honoring the life and contributions of Robert B. Lyons.

The measure serves as an expression of appreciation from the Illinois General Assembly and memorializes an individual who, presumably, made notable contributions to the state or community.

Co-sponsor: Laura Murphy (indicating bipartisan or cross-member support).

Key provisions and changes

Formal memorial resolution commemorating Robert B. Lyons.

No substantive policy changes, appropriations, or statutory amendments are typically attached to memorial resolutions. Instead, they:

Acknowledge achievements, service, or impact.
Request and authorize customary ceremonial actions (e.g., placing the memorial in the official records, issuing statements of commendation).

The resolution may outline brief biographical details, professional roles, community involvement, and exemplary service or leadership.

Often, such resolutions include a note of sympathy to Lyons’ family and community, and may specify dates of birth/death if applicable.

Who or what would be affected

The Illinois General Assembly and state records would recognize Robert B. Lyons.

The resolution becomes part of the official legislative memorials, contributing to the historical record of the state.

No direct financial impact or administrative program changes are typically associated with memorial resolutions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

SR 821 is a state senate resolution (as indicated by its designation “SR” and its memorial nature).

Introduced with a co-sponsor (Laura Murphy), signaling collaboration across members.

Passages of memorial resolutions are procedural and do not require gubernatorial approval; they are adopted by the chamber and, if adopted in both chambers, can become a joint memorial.

Timeline details (e.g., introduction date, committee references, final floor action) are not provided here; typical process involves introduction, committee consideration, and unanimous or majority floor vote.

Notes

This summary focuses on the substantive nature of a memorial resolution: honoring an individual’s life and contributions.

If you need biographical specifics (e.g., Lyons’ career, dates, specific accomplishments), those would be included in the text of the resolution itself.