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Introduced
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
In Committee
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Passed
05/30/2025
05/30/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/30/2025
05/30/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Designates Rooms 105 and 109 of the Illinois State Library at 300 South Second Street in Springfield as the "Jim Edgar Reading Room" that houses the Illinois Authors' Collection in honor of the lasting legacy and impact of former Illinois Governor and Illinois Secretary of State Jim Edgar.
AI Summary
This resolution designates Rooms 105 and 109 of the Illinois State Library in Springfield as the "Jim Edgar Reading Room" to honor Jim Edgar's significant contributions to Illinois public service and libraries. The resolution highlights Edgar's extensive political career, including serving in the Illinois House of Representatives, as Secretary of State from 1981 to 1991, and as Governor from 1991 to 1999. During his tenure, Edgar made notable achievements in library development, including establishing the statewide ILLINET Online network, creating an adult literacy program that became a national model, supporting rural library development, and overseeing the construction of a new State Library building. The resolution recognizes Edgar's commitment to promoting literacy, supporting Illinois authors, and advancing good government policies, for which he has received numerous accolades, including being inducted as a Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. The document also stipulates that copies of the resolution will be presented to Jim Edgar and the current Secretary of State as a formal expression of respect and recognition.
Sponsors (46)
Don Harmon (D)*,
Chris Welch (D)*,
Carol Ammons (D),
Dee Avelar (D),
Harry Benton (D),
Kam Buckner (D),
Kelly Cassidy (D),
Michael Crawford (D),
John Curran (R),
Martha Deuter (D),
Dan Didech (D),
Amy Elik (R),
Brad Fritts (R),
Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D),
Jen Gong-Gershowitz (D),
Jehan Gordon-Booth (D),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (D),
Jackie Haas (R),
Barbara Hernandez (D),
Hoan Huynh (D),
Lilian Jiménez (D),
Thaddeus Jones (D),
Jeff Keicher (R),
Stephanie Kifowit (D),
Nicole La Ha (R),
Lindsey LaPointe (D),
Theresa Mah (D),
Joyce Mason (D),
Steve McClure (R),
Tony McCombie (R),
Debbie Meyers-Martin (D),
Anna Moeller (D),
Kyle Moore (R),
Bob Morgan (D),
Suzanne Ness (D),
Kevin Olickal (D),
Rick Ryan (D),
Jennifer Sanalitro (R),
Patrick Sheehan (R),
Curtis Tarver (D),
Dave Vella (D),
Maurice West (D),
Ann Williams (D),
Omar Williams (D),
Patrick Windhorst (R),
Last Action
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran (on 05/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=25&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HJR&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HJR/10400HJ0025.htm |
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