Illinois legislation · 104th General Assembly
Illinois SR864: MEMORIAL-RONALD J. WARD
Status: Passed both chambers, June 1, 2026
Mourns the passing of Ronald J. Ward of Chatham.
What the bill says
From the introduced text, June 1, 2026:
SR0864LRB104 20684 RMO 34183 r SR0864 LRB104 20684 RMO 34183 r SR0864 LRB104 20684 RMO 34183 r SENATE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ronald J. Ward of Chatham, who passed away on January 31, 2026; and WHEREAS, Ronald Ward was born to the late Russell and Betty (Ewing) Ward in Jacksonville on June 22, 1950; he served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War; he married Katherine M. "Kitty" Moran Koeppel on August 1, 1992; and WHEREAS, Ronald Ward retired as a security therapy aide from the Department of Human Services after 20 years of service to the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, Ronald Ward enjoyed antique guns, daggers, cars, and ham radio, but his greatest enjoyment came from taking care of his family; and WHEREAS, Ronald Ward is survived by his wife; his son, Daniel Koeppel; his daughters, Elizabeth Koeppel and Katherine Koeppel; his grandchildren, Parker Loveless and Hannah Loveless; and his dog, Luna; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of SR0864- 2 -LRB104 20684 RMO 34183 r SR0864 - 2 - LRB104 20684 RMO 34183 r SR0864 - 2 - LRB104 20684 RMO 34183 r Ronald J. …
Sponsors
- Steve McClure (R, 54) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Resolution Adopted
- : Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
- : Co-Sponsor All Senators
- : Filed with Secretary
Common questions
- What is SR864?
- SR864 is a bill in the Illinois Legislature (104th General Assembly): MEMORIAL-RONALD J. WARD.
- What does SR864 do?
- Mourns the passing of Ronald J. Ward of Chatham.
- What is the status of SR864?
- Passed both chambers as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: Resolution Adopted (June 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR864?
- Steve McClure (R, 54).
- Where is the official record for SR864?
- On the Illinois Legislature website: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=864&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114
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