House Resolution 47 is a memorial resolution honoring the life of Jocie D. (Roberts) Randle, who died on January 3, 2025. The resolution recites biographical details about her life, including her birth in Trenton, Tennessee, her marriage to J.W. Randle Jr., her 30-year career at Caterpillar Inc., and her long membership in Peoria Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. It also notes her personal qualities, family relationships, and the many relatives and friends who survive her.
The resolution’s operative purpose is ceremonial rather than regulatory: it expresses the Illinois House of Representatives’ sorrow at her passing and extends condolences to her family, friends, and others who knew her. As a memorial resolution, it does not amend state law, create new legal duties, or affect statutory rights or obligations; its effect is limited to an official legislative tribute entered into the record of the General Assembly.
Impact
HR0047 has no substantive impact on Illinois statutes, administrative rules, or public programs. It is a commemorative House Resolution that serves to formally recognize an individual’s life and contributions, and to convey the legislature’s condolences. The only affected parties are the decedent’s family, friends, church community, and others connected to her, in the sense that the resolution publicly honors and memorializes her.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding the bill is uniformly respectful and sympathetic. The resolution itself is written in a solemn, appreciative tone, emphasizing Jocie Randle’s career, faith community, personal dignity, and family ties. Because there are no recorded committee transcripts or votes showing disagreement, the available context suggests broad, uncontested support typical of memorial resolutions.
Contention
There is no notable policy contention in the bill or the available legislative history. The resolution is noncontroversial and purely honorary, so there are no competing positions on legal changes, funding, or enforcement. Any discussion would be expected to focus only on the appropriateness of the tribute and the details of the memorial language, rather than on substantive legislative disagreement.