Honors Local Veteran on 100th Birthday

Summary#

HR-1043 is an Illinois House resolution, not a bill that changes state law. It would congratulate Woodrow “Woodie” Wallace on his 100th birthday, thank him for his military service, and wish him and his family well. Its stated purpose is recognition; it would also provide for a suitable copy of the resolution to be presented to Wallace.

  • The resolution describes Wallace’s Army service in World War II and his life in Clark County.
  • If adopted, it would record the House’s congratulations and thanks.
  • It calls for a copy to be presented to Wallace, but does not say who must arrange or deliver it.
  • The supplied status says the resolution was introduced, not adopted.

What it means for you#

  • Woodrow Wallace and his family: The resolution offers formal recognition and calls for a copy to be presented to him. It does not provide money, services, or a new benefit.
  • Other residents: It would not change your rights, taxes, services, or obligations.
  • The House: If adopted, the resolution would express the House’s recognition of Wallace.

Money#

No publicly available information on cost.

  • The resolution does not appropriate money or state a cost.
  • It calls for a suitable copy to be presented, but does not explain who prepares or delivers it or whether that would involve a cost.

What is unclear#

  • Whether the House will adopt the resolution; the supplied status says it is introduced.
  • Who would prepare and present the copy, and how that would be arranged.
  • Whether preparing or presenting the copy would involve any cost.

Case for#

  • A possible argument for the resolution is that it gives formal recognition to Wallace’s military service and long life.
  • It records details of his service and family history as part of the House’s expression of respect.
  • Presenting him with a copy would make that recognition personal.

Case against#

  • A possible limitation is that the resolution is symbolic: it does not provide Wallace or other veterans with material support or services.
  • The resolution does not say what arranging the presentation would cost or who would handle it.