IL HR0596

Memorial resolution honoring Bishop Dr. Claude Porter, who passed away on December 30, 2025, at age 88

Founded Proviso Missionary Baptist Church in Maywood in 1972, where he served as senior pastor until retiring in 2016 and was consecrated as Bishop in 2005

Founded the Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action Inc (PLCCA) in 1968, growing it into a major regional provider of social services, workforce development, youth programming, housing assistance, and energy assistance

Worked for over 50 years to bridge faith institutions with medical, business, and public service sectors, expanding access to health screenings, preventive care, and public health education in Black communities

Illinois House of Representatives extends condolences to his wife Earnestine, three daughters, seven grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren