Illinois House Bill HR0208

Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/21/25
• Passed: 3/25/25

Caption

CONGRATS-BERNICE TIMMERMANN

Summary

House Resolution 0208 is a ceremonial measure that congratulates Bernice (Schmahl) Timmermann of Rosemont, Illinois, on her 100th birthday on June 16, 2025. The resolution recounts her life story, including her birth in Des Plaines, her long membership in Immanuel Lutheran Church, her marriage to Al Timmermann, and the couple’s decades-long ties to Rosemont and the North Leyden fire protection community. The resolution highlights Bernice Timmermann’s service as a fire protection infrastructure supervisor and restrictive radiotelephone operator, her role in maintaining radio and telephone communications for firefighters, and her leadership in the North Leyden Fire Women’s Auxiliary and the Rosemont Senior Club. It also recognizes the broader contributions of Bernice and Al Timmermann as examples of community service in Illinois and formally directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to her.

Impact

HR0208 does not amend, create, or repeal any state law or statute. Its effect is purely honorary: it formally recognizes an individual Illinois resident and her family’s service to the Village of Rosemont, while placing that recognition in the official records of the Illinois House of Representatives.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is entirely positive and celebratory. As a congratulatory House Resolution, it reflects bipartisan or noncontroversial appreciation for a centenarian’s life, family, and community service. No votes, committee debate, or opposition are provided in the record, and the text itself is framed as a tribute.

Contention

There is no apparent contention in the bill text or available legislative history. Because the measure is a personal recognition resolution rather than a policy bill, it does not raise competing stakeholder interests, fiscal concerns, or legal disputes. The only substantive focus is honoring Bernice Timmermann and acknowledging the civic contributions of the Timmermann family to Rosemont and local fire protection efforts.