Summary#
HR-1040, titled “MEMORIAL-W. ERIC TURNER,” is an Illinois House memorial resolution, not a bill that amends an existing law or creates a program. It asks the House to mourn W. Eric Turner’s death, extend condolences to his family and others who knew him, and present his family with a suitable copy of the resolution.
- The resolution recognizes Turner’s military service, 41 years at Caterpillar, 24 years on the Peoria City Council, and community and youth work.
- If adopted, the House would formally express its condolences and present a copy to Turner’s family.
- The resolution does not create a benefit, fund, office, or ongoing government duty.
What it means for you#
- Turner’s family: If the resolution is adopted, the House would present the family with a copy as an expression of sympathy.
- General public: It does not directly change public services, rights, taxes, or rules.
- Current status: It has been introduced, but has not yet been adopted.
Money#
No publicly available information.
- The supplied material gives no cost estimate or funding details, and does not say whether preparing or presenting the copy would have a cost.
What is unclear#
- Whether or when the House will adopt the resolution.
- The resolution does not say when or how the copy would be presented.
Case for#
- The resolution gives the House a formal way to recognize Turner’s public service and community work.
- Presenting the resolution to his family would express the House’s condolences.
Case against#
- A possible limitation is that the resolution is a formal tribute; it creates no ongoing program or public service.
- No clear policy concern is apparent from the supplied material.