Bill
HR 499
The Illinois House memorializes Ryan Roy Whitehouse, recognizing his public service, community leadership, and contributions to local government and agriculture policy.
Status: Resolution — Adopted
Overview
- H.R. 499 is a House resolution memorializing Ryan Roy Whitehouse of Illinois and extending condolences to his family and community. It recognizes his public service, community involvement, and personal background.
- The source materials for this file include language from several unrelated resolutions (including tributes to other individuals), and the legislative-action timeline in the source contains chronological inconsistencies. This summary focuses on the memorial language specifically about Ryan Roy Whitehouse.
Purpose and intent
- To formally mourn the passing of Ryan Roy Whitehouse and to express the Illinois House’s sympathy to his family, friends, and colleagues.
- To record and recognize his contributions to local government, agriculture policy, civic organizations, and community life.
Key provisions and findings (from the memorial text)
- Biographical details:
- Born November 14, 1981, in Normal, Illinois; raised on a farm in Arrowsmith.
- Education: B.S. in Politics and Government from Illinois State University.
- Date of death reported in the resolution: September 24, 2025.
- Career and public service:
- Government & Public Affairs Director, McLean County Chamber of Commerce (2007–2013).
- Associate Director of National Legislation & Policy, Illinois Farm Bureau; later Associate Director of Local Government & Political Engagement.
- Director of National Legislation for Illinois Allies in Agriculture (program to encourage county Farm Bureaus’ local engagement).
- Earlier service on the Arrowsmith Town Board; deacon of his church.
- Board/member roles: American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC) — St. Jude, Bloomington–Normal Connect Transit Board of Trustees, Edgar Fellows Program (Class of 2023).
- Personal/community life:
- Active in running, biking, completed half-marathons and triathlons; noted for community involvement and family devotion.
- Survived by his mother Michelle; siblings Mike, Mindy, Wayne, Craig (Amy); nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
- Resolution actions requested:
- The House mourns his passing and directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to his family.
Who is affected
- The resolution is honorary and affects: the Whitehouse family, local civic organizations with which he served, and the public record documenting his contributions. It does not create legal rights or obligations.
Procedural / timeline notes
- Source records list multiple steps: introduction (Jan 16, 2025), filing (Mar 10, 2025), placement on calendars in March 2025, and an adoption entry on March 31, 2025. Additional filings, co-sponsor additions, and a further adoption entry are recorded in October 2025.
- The legislative file appears to conflate multiple resolutions and contains date inconsistencies (for example, the reported date of death postdates some recorded actions). The substantive memorial language for Ryan R. Whitehouse and the final adoption (resolution adopted) are the operative elements: an adopted, non-binding expression of sympathy and commemoration.
Legal effect
- This is a non-binding, commemorative resolution expressing condolences and recognizing public service; it carries no funding, regulatory change, or enforceable policy.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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