MEMORIAL-SCOTT MCFARLAND

104th Regular Session Introduced by Neil Anderson

The bill honors Scott McFarland’s lifetime of public service, highlighting his leadership of Serve Illinois and community volunteer efforts that strengthened Illinois communities.

Resolution Adopted

Summary of SR0670 (104th General Assembly, Illinois) — Memorial for Scott McFarland

Purpose

A Senate resolution honoring and mourning the life and public service of Scott McFarland of Moline, Illinois, who passed away on August 2, 2025.

Expresses the Senate’s condolences to his family, friends, and community.

Key Provisions and Content

Biographical Sketch: The resolution provides a brief overview of McFarland’s life, including:

Born August 10, 1983.
Achieved Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts.
Married Amber McFarland on August 23, 2008.

Public Service and Community Involvement:

Led the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) for more than a decade. This is a 40-member bipartisan board, appointed by the Governor and administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services, focused on strengthening communities through volunteerism, national service, and recognition.
Served as an elected member of the Springfield School District 186 Board of Education, pursuing initiatives to improve the lives of district children.
Organized the mutual aid group Springfield Families Helping Families at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which grew to 32,200 members.

Personal Interests and Activities:

Known for political engagement and debate.
Participated in Model Illinois Government; had hobbies and interests including Chicago Cubs baseball, Star Trek, Marvel, Less Than Jake, Ghostbusters, Hamilton, and a personal podcast.

Family and Personal Life:

Loved and actively participated in activities with his children: Anastasia, Addison, and Clark.
Paternal and maternal relatives are listed; also mentions his dog Cody as part of the family.

Survivors: At the time of the resolution, McFarland was survived by his wife, his children, his brothers Craig (Zoey) McFarland and Ryan McFarland, his nephew Liam McFarland, and his cousin Jonathan Pollack.

Honorary Provisions:

The Senate expresses condolences and designates the resolution as a formal expression of sympathy.
A suitable copy of the resolution is to be presented to McFarland’s family.

Who or What is Affected

The Illinois Senate receives and records the resolution as an official memorial.

McFarland’s family and community recognize an official public homage from the state legislature.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

This is a memorial resolution (non-binding) passed by the Illinois Senate acknowledging the death and public service of Scott McFarland.

The resolution was introduced and sponsored by a co-sponsor, Neil Anderson, indicating bipartisan acknowledgment of McFarland’s community contributions.

There are no fiscal implications or policy changes associated with this type of resolution; its effect is ceremonial and commemorative.

Notable Details

Title: MEMORIAL-SCOTT MCFARLAND

Jurisdiction: Illinois

The document outlines McFarland’s leadership in volunteerism and his impact on education and community aid, highlighting the Serve Illinois program and the mutual aid network he helped mobilize.