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SR 337

MEMORIAL-SHEILA J. BUSSONE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Dave Koehler

Ceremonial Senate memorial mourning Sheila J. Bussone, offering condolences to family and friends; a copy of the resolution is presented to loved ones as a symbolic tribute.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 337

Summary — SR 337 (Memorial: Sheila J. Bussone)

Purpose

SR 337 is a commemorative Senate resolution mourning the death of Sheila Joy (Monti) Bussone (Sept. 17, 1970 – May 14, 2025) and expressing the Illinois Senate’s condolences to her family, friends, colleagues, and others who knew her. The resolution directs that a suitable copy be presented to her family as an expression of sympathy.

Key provisions / content

  • Recites biographical details: born in Peoria to Vaughn Monti and Kathleen Reising; raised with brother Tony; Woodruff High School graduate (1988); B.A. in Mathematics from Eastern Illinois University (1993).
  • Summarizes personal life: married Paul Bussone (June 19, 2004); lived in Peoria and later Chetek, Wisconsin; retired from teaching in 2020.
  • Summarizes professional career: mathematics teacher at Woodruff High School (alma mater), Morton High School, Peoria Heights High School, and later Marquette Heights Elementary School; provided math tutoring after retirement.
  • Notes personal interests and community involvement: Harley-Davidson enthusiast and member of local HOG chapters; hobbies included reading and beading; favored the color purple.
  • Lists immediate survivors (husband Paul; stepsons Mitch and Jared Bussone; granddaughter Dylan Mae Bussone; caregiver Jackie Brisky; parents and family members) and persons preceded in death (several relatives listed).
  • Resolves that the Senate mourns her passing and that an appropriate copy of the resolution be presented to her family.

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic: Sheila Bussone’s family, friends, former colleagues, students, and community members in Peoria, Illinois and Chetek, Wisconsin.
  • No legal, regulatory, or fiscal effects—this is a ceremonial expression of sympathy.

Procedural and timeline information

  • Introduced: March 25, 2025
  • Read & adopted: March 27, 2025 (vote recorded in Journal; reported enrolled)
  • Filed with Secretary: May 22, 2025
  • Co-sponsor notation: “All Senators” listed on May 22, 2025
  • Final status: Resolution Adopted

Impact

SR 337 is a non-binding, honorary resolution. Its effect is ceremonial—publicly recording the legislature’s condolences and providing a formal copy of the resolution to the family. There are no policy, budgetary, or regulatory changes.

Note on document content

The submitted version text also contains unrelated material (a separate SR 337 congratulating Greenbrier High School’s 2024 GHSA Division 2 State Flag Football champions, with game statistics and coach recognition). That material appears to be from a different resolution and is not part of the memorial for Sheila Bussone. The summary above pertains only to the memorial resolution for Sheila J. Bussone.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors listed in the provided file include: Mike Hodges; Marty Harbin; Kenya Wicks; Chuck Payne; Shawn Still; Brian Strickland; Elena Parent; Billy Hickman; Bo Hatchett; Drew Echols; David Lucas; Ed Harbison; Colton Moore; Matt Brass; Randal Mangham; Max Burns; Timothy Bearden; Carden Summers; John Albers; Chuck Hufstetler; Russ Goodman; Rick Williams; Jason Anavitarte; Sam Watson; Nan Orrock; Gail Davenport; Lee Anderson; Blake Tillery; Kay Kirkpatrick; Ben Watson; John F. Kennedy. (File also records “Co-Sponsor All Senators” on May 22, 2025.)

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

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