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SR 740

MEMORIAL-YNOT VICTIMS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Doris Turner

The bill memorializes the one-year anniversary of the YNOT Outdoors tragedy by honoring five child victims and expressing condolences to their families and communities.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 740

Summary of SR740 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose and Intent

  • This Senate Resolution memorializes and honors the five young victims of a tragic accident that occurred on April 28, 2025, at YNOT Outdoors in Chatham, Illinois.
  • The resolution marks the one-year anniversary of the incident and expresses mourning, recognition of the victims’ lives, and condolences to their families, friends, and communities.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Declares a commemorative observance on the one-year anniversary of the YNOT Outdoors tragedy.
  • Names the five victims:
    • Rylee D. Britton, 18 (Springfield), who worked as a YNOT Outdoors counselor and planned to attend the University of Iowa.
    • Alma L. Buhnerkempe, 7 (Chatham), a second grader at Chatham Elementary School.
    • Kathryn S. Corley, 7 (Chatham), a second grader at Chatham Elementary School.
    • Ainsley G. Johnson, 8 (Chatham), a second grader at Glenwood Elementary School.
    • Bradley J. Lund, 8 (Springfield), a second grader at Glenwood Elementary School.
  • Provides biographical sketches highlighting each child’s personality, activities, and impact on their families and communities.
  • Expresses the Senate’s sincere condolences to the families and those who knew the victims.
  • Directs that suitable copies of the resolution be presented to the families as an expression of deepest sympathy.

Who/What Is Affected

  • The resolution affects:
    • The Illinois General Assembly as a commemorative act.
    • Families and communities of the five victims, through formal expression of condolences.
  • Sponsors: Primary sponsor is unnamed in the excerpt; co-sponsor listed as Doris Turner.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The resolution is a memorial (non-binding) recognizing the one-year anniversary of the incident.
  • It is a formal expression from the Illinois Senate, intended for ceremonial and commemorative purposes.
  • No fiscal implications or statutory changes are stated; it serves as an official acknowledgment and condolence.

Notable Details

  • Incident location: YNOT Outdoors, 301 Breckenridge Road, Chatham, Illinois.
  • Date of incident: April 28, 2025.
  • The bill emphasizes the personal attributes and community roles of the victims, underscoring the impact of their lives beyond the tragedy.

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