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IL SR2239

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/9/2019

Primary Sponsor

Bill Brady

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Origin

Senate

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Memorializes former Illinois State Senator Thomas Lee "Tom" Johnson of West Chicago, who died on December 3, 2018
  • Johnson served in the Illinois House of Representatives for the 50th District from 1993 to 2003, chairing the Judiciary Committee and co-chairing the Illinois Prison Reform Committee
  • Johnson served as Illinois State Senator for the 48th District from 2011 to 2013 and was known for bipartisan legislative work
  • After leaving elected office, Johnson served 14 years on the Illinois Prisoner Review Board and worked with multiple nonprofit organizations focused on criminal justice reform and youth services
  • Senate expresses condolences to Johnson's surviving family, including his wife of 50+ years, three sons, nine grandchildren, and extended family

Legislative Description

MEMORIAL-THOMAS JOHNSON

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

1/9/2019

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