IL SR0460

Declares September 14, 2026 as Governor Jim Edgar Day in Illinois to recognize his life, legacy, and public service career

Honors Jim Edgar's service as State Representative of the 53rd District, Illinois Secretary of State, and 38th Governor of Illinois, where he served two terms and addressed state budget deficits

Recognizes his advocacy for education reform and improved school funding during his tenure as governor

Acknowledges his post-government work as a distinguished fellow at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, fellow at the National Academy of Public Administration, resident fellow at Harvard's Kennedy School, and chairman of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation

Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Governor Edgar's family