Illinois · House Resolution 716 · 104th General Assembly

LOUIS D. BURRELL DAY

HR 716 Sponsored by Debbie Meyers-Martin Adopted

  1. Introduced Mar 6, 2026
  2. In committee Mar 18, 2026
  3. Adopted by the House May 29, 2026

What it does

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

Declares February 2, 2026 as "Louis D. Burrell Day" in the State of Illinois in honor of his extraordinary lifetime of contributions and the legacy he continues to build. Wishes Louis Burrell a happy 88th birthday. Encourages the members of the Illinois House of Representatives to observe Louis D. Burrell Day by celebrating the vital role of educators, builders, advocates, and elders whose service strengthens communities and inspires future generations.

Every action

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

  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
  2. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  3. CommitteeAssigned to State Government Administration Committee · House State Government Administration
  4. CommitteeRecommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000 · House State Government Administration
  5. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions
  6. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
  7. HouseResolution Adopted

Roll calls

1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
May 13, 2026 House State Government Administration State Government Administration - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 8

Not voting · 1

 Passed 8–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Democrat.

All 1 cosponsor

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.