Illinois legislation · 104th General Assembly
Illinois HR1050: MEMORIAL-MIKE DITKA
Status: Introduced, October 27, 2026
Mourns the passing of former Chicago Bears tight end and head coach Mike Ditka.
What the bill says
From the introduced text, October 14, 2026:
HR1050LRB104 23519 LAW 39999 r HR1050 LRB104 23519 LAW 39999 r HR1050 LRB104 23519 LAW 39999 r HOUSE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of former Chicago Bears tight end and head coach Mike Ditka; and WHEREAS, Mike Ditka was born to Charlotte Keller Ditka and Mike Ditka Sr. in Carnegie, Pennsylvania on October 18, 1939; he was raised in a working-class family in the steel mill industry alongside three younger siblings, developing an early passion for football that would lay the foundation for his legendary career as both a player and coach, and through his upbringing, he gained the nickname "Iron Mike"; and WHEREAS, Mike Ditka played college football at the University of Pittsburgh, where he was a three-year starter as tight end while also playing linebacker, defensive end, and punter, finishing his career with 45 receptions, receiving yards, and seven touchdowns; as a senior, he was named a unanimous First-Team selection on the College Football All-America Team; he was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1986; and WHEREAS, Mike Ditka was drafted fifth overall in the 1961 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears; in his first season, he earned Rookie of the Year honors with 58 receptions and 12 receiving HR1050- 2 -LRB104 …
Sponsors
- Patrick Sheehan (R, 37) · primary sponsor
- Nicole La Ha (R, 82)
Latest actions
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
- : Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Patrick Sheehan
Common questions
- What is HR1050?
- HR1050 is a bill in the Illinois Legislature (104th General Assembly): MEMORIAL-MIKE DITKA.
- What does HR1050 do?
- Mourns the passing of former Chicago Bears tight end and head coach Mike Ditka.
- What is the status of HR1050?
- Introduced as of October 27, 2026. Latest action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha (October 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1050?
- Patrick Sheehan (R, 37), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR1050?
- On the Illinois Legislature website: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=1050&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114
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