Illinois · House Resolution 288 · 104th General Assembly

COMMEMORATE-CAMBODIAN GENOCIDE

HR 288 Sponsored by Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Adopted

  1. Introduced Apr 30, 2025
  2. In committee  
  3. Adopted by the House May 1, 2025

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian Genocide, honors the memory of the victims, and recognizes the strength, resilience, and enduring contributions of the Cambodian American community in Illinois and beyond. Celebrates the work of artists, educators, and cultural leaders, including Anida Yoeu Ali, Master Yary Livan, Narath Tan, Monirith Chhea, and Charya Burt, who continue to shape a living legacy of…

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Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian Genocide, honors the memory of the victims, and recognizes the strength, resilience, and enduring contributions of the Cambodian American community in Illinois and beyond. Celebrates the work of artists, educators, and cultural leaders, including Anida Yoeu Ali, Master Yary Livan, Narath Tan, Monirith Chhea, and Charya Burt, who continue to shape a living legacy of remembrance, cultural identity, and healing. Honors the advocacy of Laura Ouk, the community leadership of Kompha Seth, and the historic public service of Khemarey Khoeun whose contributions exemplify the Cambodian American community's commitment to justice, healing, and equity.

Every action

3 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
  2. HousePlaced on Calendar Agreed Resolutions
  3. HouseResolution Adopted

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.