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IL SR2243

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/9/2019

Primary Sponsor

John Curran

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Origin

Senate

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Former Illinois State Senator Thomas Lee "Tom" Johnson of West Chicago passed away on December 3, 2018
  • 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
  • Served as Illinois State Senator for the 48th District from 2011 to 2013 and was appointed to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board for 14 years, where he advocated for incarcerated individuals and supported death penalty abolition legislation
  • Served on boards for multiple organizations including the Missionary Furlough Homes Foundation, Illinois Juvenile Justice Initiative, and Illinois Citizens for Life, and welcomed refugees into his home
  • Illinois Senate expresses condolences to his surviving family, including his wife of over 50 years, three sons, nine grandchildren, two brothers, and extended family members

Legislative Description

MEMORIAL-SEN. THOMAS JOHNSON

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

1/9/2019

Full Bill Text

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