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SR 260

MEMORIAL-WAYNE C. TEMPLE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Steve McClure

Illinois Senate unanimously adopted a memorial resolution honoring Wayne C. Temple through formal legislative recognition.

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Bill Summary · SR 260

Legislative bill overview

SR 260 is a memorial resolution honoring Wayne C. Temple, a deceased individual being commemorated by the Illinois Senate. The resolution was adopted on May 1, 2025, after being filed and referred to the Resolutions Consent Calendar with support from all senators as co-sponsors.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve as official legislative recognition of individuals' contributions or significance to their communities or the state. While non-binding and primarily ceremonial, they create a formal public record and acknowledgment within state legislative proceedings, which can be meaningful to families and communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited context provided: The resolution text is not available in the summary, so specific details about Wayne C. Temple's accomplishments or public service cannot be assessed
  • Consent calendar procedure: The unanimous co-sponsorship and consent calendar routing suggests minimal debate, which some view as appropriate for memorials or others as potentially bypassing scrutiny
  • Ceremonial value debate: Some taxpayers question the allocation of legislative time and resources to ceremonial resolutions versus substantive policy matters

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

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