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SR 458

MEMORIAL-SISTER JEAN SCHMIDT

104th Regular Session Introduced by Elgie Sims

SR 458 ceremonially honors Killer Mike for civic and entrepreneurial work and memorializes Sister Jean Schmidt for her lifelong service to education, faith, and community.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 458

Summary — SR 458 (Resolution Adopted)

Status: Resolution Adopted
Introduced: April 24, 2025
Classification: Senate Resolution (memorial/commendatory)
Primary Sponsors: RaShaun Kemp; Kenya Wicks; Sally Harrell; Sheikh Rahman; Donzella James; Randal Mangham; Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
Key procedural actions: Read & adopted (03/27/2025; 04/28/2025); Reported enrolled (04/28/2025); Filed with Secretary (10/15/2025); Resolution Adopted (10/15/2025). Vote recorded in Journal.

Overview
- SR 458, as filed, is a ceremonial Senate resolution that honors distinguished individuals. The official title in the bill file is “MEMORIAL — SISTER JEAN SCHMIDT.” The resolution text in the legislative file, however, contains two distinct, largely standalone commendatory/memorial texts:
1. A recognition and commendation of Michael S. “Killer Mike” Render for his civic, economic, and media contributions; and
2. A memorial resolution mourning the death of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt (Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary), longtime Loyola University Chicago chaplain and public figure.

Because both texts appear in the same file, readers should treat them as separate ceremonial resolutions assembled together in the SR 458 document.

Key provisions and content

  • Recognition of Michael S. “Killer Mike” Render

    • Commends Killer Mike, described as a Grammy Award–winning artist, activist, and entrepreneur.
    • Notes his public advocacy on financial literacy, criminal justice reform, police accountability, voting rights, and prison reform.
    • Highlights his role as co‑founder of Greenwood (a Black‑owned digital banking platform).
    • References media appearances (Emmy-winning show Love and Respect, Trigger Warning on Netflix, TV cameos and talk show appearances), writing, and public lectures.
    • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to him.
    • Purpose: honorary recognition and commendation; no regulatory or funding effects.

  • Memorial for Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt

    • Mourns the passing of Sister Jean, identifies her birth (August 21, 1919), death date cited as October 9, 2025, and age at death (106).
    • Summarizes her life: longtime educator, Mundelein College and Loyola University Chicago staff/faculty, chaplain to the Loyola men’s basketball team (the Ramblers), founder of campus programs (e.g., SMILE), author (memoir Wake Up with Purpose!), and public honors (Loyola Athletics Hall of Fame, Sword of Loyola, various proclamations and blessings).
    • Expresses condolences to family, friends, and community; directs presentation of a suitable copy of the resolution to her family.
    • Purpose: formal expression of sympathy and recognition of contributions; no legal or fiscal effect.

Who is affected
- These are honorary, ceremonial resolutions. They confer formal recognition and condolences but do not create legal obligations, appropriate funds, or change law.
- Primary beneficiaries: the honorees (or, in the case of Sister Jean, her family and community), Loyola University Chicago community, and supporters who value public recognition of civic and cultural contributions.

Procedural/timeline notes
- The resolution was read and adopted by the Senate (dates shown above) and reported enrolled. The file indicates additional procedural entries on October 15, 2025 (filed with Secretary; co‑sponsored by all senators; referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar; adopted).
- As a resolution (not a statute), it is symbolic and typically handled on the Resolutions or Memorials calendar; the Secretary of the Senate is authorized to provide copies to the honorees or families.

Conclusion
- SR 458 is ceremonial: it recognizes and commends Michael S. “Killer Mike” Render for public service and entrepreneurship and memorializes Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt for her lifetime of service to education, faith, and community. It expresses the Senate’s admiration and condolences and directs that copies be presented to the individuals (or family) named.

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

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