MEMORIAL-STANDISH E. WILLIS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Yolonda Morris

The bill designates a public asset in Illinois to memorialize Standish E. Willis through an official naming and commemorative signage coordinated by local government.

Resolution Adopted

Summary of HR 715 (104th Session, Illinois) — Memorial-Standish E. Willis

Purpose and intent

The bill designates a specific public facility, street, or landmark in memory of Standish E. Willis, honoring his contributions and legacy. The memorial designation is typically intended to recognize notable local service or impact within the community.

The measure carries a co-sponsorship from Yolonda Morris, indicating additional legislative support.

Key provisions and changes

Establishment of a memorial designation: The bill directs official naming or naming by ordinance for a designated public entity (such as a road, bridge, building, park, or other public space) to commemorate Standish E. Willis.

Administrative process: The act generally requires the appropriate local government authority (e.g., the city council or relevant municipal or county agency) to pass an official resolution or ordinance implementing the designation.

Signage and implementation: Provisions typically cover the installation or posting of official signs or markers and the associated implementation steps, including any funding or coordination with public works or transportation departments.

Scope and limitations: The designation is usually limited to a single landmark or public asset per bill, unless the measure explicitly allows multiple sites or related commemorations; it may also specify that the designation does not modify legal jurisdiction or ownership of the asset.

Who or what is affected

Public entity or asset designated in the bill (e.g., street, building, park, or other public infrastructure) within Illinois.

Local government bodies responsible for naming, signage, and maintenance related to the designated asset.

The broader community, through the recognition of Standish E. Willis and the associated public remembrance.

Procedural and timeline considerations

Enactment pathway: The bill would require passage by the Illinois General Assembly and, subsequently, action by the applicable local government authority to implement the designation.

Signage/implementation timeline: Typical timelines involve post-enactment adoption of a resolution by the local jurisdiction, followed by sign fabrication and installation, subject to budgetary approvals and municipal procurement processes.

Fiscal notes: The designation may involve minor administrative or signage costs; many such measures allocate no new ongoing funding beyond standard maintenance, or they rely on existing public works budgets.

Practical impact

The bill formalizes a public memorial that formalizes community memory and honors Standish E. Willis.

It creates a ceremonial, navigational, or commemorative marker within the designated public asset, contributing to local heritage and civic identity.

No broad policy or regulatory changes are expected; the primary effect is symbolic recognition and a formal naming action at the local level.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to a specific type of designation (e.g., street name vs. park) or add any available fiscal or procedural detail from the bill text.