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HR0578 • 2026
CHILDREN OF 1ST RESPONDERS DAY
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
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CHILDREN OF 1ST RESPONDERS DAY
Resolution Adopted
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
Recommends Be Adopted Police & Fire Committee ; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
Assigned to Police & Fire Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
CHILDREN OF 1ST RESPONDERS DAY
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Full Text of HR0578 Home Legislation Full Text HR0578 - 104th General Assembly Bill Status Full Text Votes Witness Slips Select Menu Bill Status Full Text Votes Witness Slips Printer Friendly Version Introduced Printer Friendly Version Introduced Open PDF HR0578 LRB104 16744 MST 30151 r 1 HOUSE RESOLUTION 2 WHEREAS, First responders, such as firefighters, emergency 3 medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, and police officers, 4 endure countless dangers and struggles day-to-day while 5 serving their communities and providing lifesaving Emergency 6 Medical Services (EMS); and 7 WHEREAS, Families and children of these brave individuals 8 encounter their own day-to-day battles, often stemming from a 9 lack of stability and concerns regarding their family member's 10 safety while on the job; and 11 WHEREAS, According to the First Responders Children's 12 Foundation (FRCF), data has shown that children of first 13 responders experience considerable stress on a daily basis in 14 relation to their parents' jobs; and 15 WHEREAS, In an article titled "Children of First 16 Responders Need Our Help", FRCF President and CEO Jillian 17 Crane attests that children of first responders face daunting 18 mental wellness challenges, including separation anxiety, fear 19 for parents, consistent worrying, and social isolation, among 20 others; and 21 WHEREAS, When a parent is gone inconsistently, especially HR0578 - 2 - LRB104 16744 MST 30151 r 1 during important moments of a child's development, said child 2 may experience feelings of abandonment; strong parental bonds 3 are important to the lives and mental health of children and 4 teenagers; when these bonds are weakened due to inconsistency, 5 children may find it exceedingly difficult to establish strong 6 bonds with parents, peers, other family members, or authority 7 figures, potentially stunting their development as they reach 8 adolescence; and 9 WHEREAS, Families and children of first responders, 10 through the commemoration of a day of unity focused on their 11 community and their particular struggles, have the opportunity 12 to combat social isolation while finding strength in one 13 another; therefore, be it 14 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 15 HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 16 we declare June 8, 2026 as Unity for Children of First 17 Responders Day in the State of Illinois; and be it further 18 RESOLVED, That we recognize the sacrifices made by 19 families and children of first responders; and be it further 20 RESOLVED, That we recognize Yanna M. Davenport for her 21 efforts to make Unity for Children of First Responders Day a 22 national event; and be it further HR0578 - 3 - LRB104 16744 MST 30151 r 1 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 2 presented to Yanna Davenport as a symbol of our respect and 3 esteem. Footer Disclaimer This site is maintained for the Illinois General Assembly by the Legislative Information System, 705 Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706. Contact ILGA Webmaster ILGA.gov uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing to browse ILGA.gov you consent to our use of cookies. Read About Cookies ILGA.GOV 2026 ILGA.gov | All Rights Reserved | ADA | Disclaimers | Learn This site is maintained for the Illinois General Assembly by the Legislative Information System, 705 Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706. Contact ILGA Webmaster ILGA.gov uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. 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