Illinois legislation · 104th General Assembly
Illinois HR1058: HONOR-WHITE STAR FAMILIES
Status: Introduced, October 22, 2026
Honors veterans who have lost their lives to PTSD and other invisible wounds of military service and acknowledges that their service, courage, and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Honors the families of these fallen service members as White Star Families, expressing our deepest gratitude and respect for the unique sacrifices they have endured and affirms that they remain a valued and integral part of the military family. Encourages all citizens, organizations, and communities across Illinois to listen without judgment, offer compassion, support White Star Families, and assist in connecting veterans and their families with vital mental health resources.
What the bill says
From the introduced text, October 22, 2026:
HR1058LRB104 23487 MST 39967 r HR1058 LRB104 23487 MST 39967 r HR1058 LRB104 23487 MST 39967 r HOUSE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The members of the United States Armed Forces make extraordinary sacrifices in service to our nation, often carrying the physical and emotional wounds of that service long after returning home; and WHEREAS, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other invisible wounds of military service can have profound and lasting effects on veterans and their families; and WHEREAS, Some veterans, despite their courage, strength, and the support of those around them, ultimately lose their battle with the invisible wounds of service and die by suicide; and WHEREAS, The death of a veteran does not erase the service, sacrifice, courage, or contributions that veteran made to our nation, our military, their fellow service members, and their community; and WHEREAS, The families left behind carry a profound burden of grief and loss and should not have to face that loss in silence or isolation; and WHEREAS, These families remain an essential part of HR1058- 2 -LRB104 23487 MST 39967 r HR1058 - 2 - LRB104 23487 MST 39967 r HR1058 - 2 - LRB104 23487 MST 39967 r America's greater military family and deserve formal recognition, compassion, respect, and continued support; and WHEREAS, Organizations such as the Naperville American Legion Post 43 have taken …