Mourns the passing of Robert R. "Dick" Aitken of Silvis.

Mourns the passing of Elder Charles O. Nash Sr. of Champaign.

Congratulates the Barbara Olson Center of Hope on its 75th anniversary. Recognizes the organization for its continued commitment to the development and upliftment of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Expresses strong support for the initiative to reprogram USDA funds allocated to Puerto Rico toward purchasing locally grown items in Puerto Rico. Urges the United States Congress to endorse and implement this initiative in recognition of its potential to foster economic growth, promote sustainability, enhance resilience, and enrich cultural heritage.

Mourns the death of Dorothy G. Furman of Antioch.

Mourns the death of Harriet Hausman.

Congratulates First Deputy Director Matthew J. Davis on his retirement from the Illinois State Police.

Urges the passage of important policies to better support family caregivers, particularly by enacting policies that: (1) provide increased funding for Illinois' Community Care Program, Home Delivered Meals, the Illinois Family Caregiver Act, Illinois Area Agencies on Aging, Illinois Case Coordination Units, Long-Term and Home Care Ombudsman, and other older adult programs and resources for Illinois caregivers at the Illinois Department on Aging and other State agencies, and examine policy changes to improve the navigability of these resources, (2) improve the inclusion of family caregivers in their loved one's care and hospital discharge and planning, and provide them with the education, training, and support they need, including as their loved one moves from one place of care to another, in Hospital at Home programs, in Medicare more broadly, and in measures of provider engagement with and in support of family caregivers and family caregivers' experience of care and support, and support veterans and their caregivers, (3) increase access to options and eligibility for care at home, including but not limited to providing permanent financial protections for the spouses of individuals receiving Medicaid Home and Community Based Services, incentivizing Home and Community Based Services expansion, expanding caregiver and senior support options and resources in the State's Community Care Program, and more, (4) attract and retain direct care workers through increased pay and benefits, improved training, career pathways, and other job improvement initiatives, and (5) provide financial relief for family caregivers, such as through a family caregiver income tax credit, to help offset a portion of caregiving expenses paid by caregivers.

Congratulates Christine Myers on her retirement as executive director of the Livingston County Mental Health and Disabilities Boards. Expresses heartfelt gratitude for her exceptional service, leadership, and contributions to behavioral health and for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Wishes her a joyful and fulfilling retirement.

Mourns the death of Victoria "Vicki" Maher of Des Plaines.

Mourns the death of Lois L. Tyson of Oak Park.

Congratulates Ron Melka on his retirement, express heartfelt gratitude for his exceptional service, leadership, and contributions to behavioral health, and wishes him a joyful and fulfilling retirement, knowing his impact will be felt for years to come.

Mourns the death of Christopher L. "Chris" Neff of East Peoria.

Mourns the death of Richard "Dick" Henke.

Congratulates and thanks Iron Workers Local Union 111 for their invaluable work on our state's infrastructure.