Senate Resolution 102 is a memorial resolution honoring the life of Andrew Cornelious Sr., who died on January 24, 2025. The resolution recounts his personal history, family life, work in Chicago-area manufacturing and service jobs, long membership and leadership at Second Baptist Church of Maywood, and his community service through the church food pantry, youth athletics, and his family lawn care business. It also highlights his reputation as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community member known for helping others and mentoring younger family members.
The resolution does not create or amend any state law, change agency practice, or appropriate funds. Its effect is ceremonial and expressive only: it places the Senate’s condolences and recognition into the official record and formally acknowledges Cornelious’s contributions to his family, church, workplace, and community. As a memorial resolution, it has no direct legal impact on statutes or regulated parties.
The available record shows no committee transcript, no recorded votes, and no evidence of controversy. The tone of the bill is uniformly respectful and commemorative, reflecting the Senate’s intent to honor a deceased Illinois resident and extend sympathy to his survivors. Because the measure is a tribute resolution rather than substantive legislation, there is no apparent policy disagreement or partisan division associated with it.
The only notable point of discussion is the breadth of the biographical tribute, which emphasizes Cornelious’s decades of work, faith-based service, neighborhood involvement, and family legacy. The resolution’s focus is on remembrance and public recognition, not on legislative debate or competing viewpoints.
SR0102 has no substantive impact on Illinois statutes, administrative rules, or state programs. It is a ceremonial Senate resolution that records condolences and honors Andrew Cornelious Sr., without altering legal rights, duties, or funding obligations for any person or entity.
The sentiment surrounding the resolution is entirely positive and respectful. It is a unanimous-style memorial tribute in tone, with no recorded opposition, reflecting sympathy for the family and appreciation for Cornelious’s service to his church, workplace, and community.
There is no notable contention in the available materials. No committee discussion or vote record suggests disagreement, and the resolution is noncontroversial by nature. The only substantive content is the detailed celebration of Cornelious’s life and contributions.