Illinois legislation · 104th General Assembly
Illinois HR928: CONGRATS-RICHARD KWASNESKI
Status: Passed both chambers, May 26, 2026
Congratulates Richard "Rick" Kwasneski on his retirement from public service during the summer of 2026. Thanks him for his profound contributions to the infrastructure and economy of northeastern Illinois. Wishes him the very best in his future endeavors.
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 22, 2026:
HR0928LRB104 22044 LAW 38129 r HR0928 LRB104 22044 LAW 38129 r HR0928 LRB104 22044 LAW 38129 r HOUSE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Richard "Rick" Kwasneski on the occasion of his retirement after an extraordinary career in public service, through which he tirelessly dedicated himself to the residents of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, Born in Joliet and raised in Lemont, Rick Kwasneski earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Lewis University in 1981, where he was an active member of the Delta Sigma Pi professional business fraternity; and WHEREAS, Rick Kwasneski began his distinguished career in public service with a 16-year tenure serving the Village of Lemont, first as a village trustee from 1985 to 1993 and then as mayor from 1993 to 2001; and WHEREAS, Rick Kwasneski has served as chairman of the Pace Suburban Bus Board of Directors since December 7, 2006, making him the longest-serving chairman in the agency's history, having been reappointed for five consecutive terms by the chairs of DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties and the Suburban Caucus of the Cook County Board; and HR0928- 2 -LRB104 22044 LAW 38129 r HR0928 - 2 - LRB104 22044 LAW 38129 r HR0928 - 2 - LRB104 22044 LAW 38129 r WHEREAS, Under …
Sponsors
- Lawrence Walsh (D, 86) · primary sponsor
- Natalie A. Manley (D, 98)
- Robert "Bob" Rita (D, 28)
- Brad Stephens (R, 20)
- Jennifer Sanalitro (R, 48)
- Dagmara Avelar (D, 85)
- Anthony DeLuca (D, 80)
- Eva-Dina Delgado (D, 3)
- Marcus Evans (D, 33)
- William "Will" Davis (D, 30)
- Ann M. Williams (D, 11)
- Nicole La Ha (R, 82)
Latest actions
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
- : Resolution Adopted
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
- : Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Common questions
- What is HR928?
- HR928 is a bill in the Illinois Legislature (104th General Assembly): CONGRATS-RICHARD KWASNESKI.
- What does HR928 do?
- Congratulates Richard "Rick" Kwasneski on his retirement from public service during the summer of 2026. Thanks him for his profound contributions to the infrastructure and economy of northeastern Illinois. Wishes him the very best in his future endeavors.
- What is the status of HR928?
- Passed both chambers as of May 26, 2026. Latest action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson (May 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR928?
- Lawrence Walsh (D, 86), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR928?
- On the Illinois Legislature website: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=928&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114
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