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Illinois House mourns the passing of Brennen Chase Saele and highlights vEDS awareness

Original title: MEMORIAL-BRENNEN C. SAELE

Last action · October 28, 2026: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick SheehanSponsors: Anthony DeLuca and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

The Illinois House of Representatives formally mourns the passing of Brennen Chase Saele of New Lenox, extends condolences to his family and friends, and highlights the need for awareness regarding vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative expression and designation; no funding or service changes are stated.

Who It Would Affect

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Family of Brennen Chase Saele

Receives the formal expression of sympathy and a suitable copy of the resolution from the Illinois House of Representatives.

Key Facts

  • The Illinois House of Representatives adopted a resolution mourning the death of Brennen Chase Saele of New Lenox, who passed away on September 19, 2026.
  • Brennen Chase Saele was a senior at Lincoln-Way Central High School and served as a Peer Buddy with the Best Buddies Program.
  • The resolution notes that his passing emphasized the need for increased focus on vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS).
  • A suitable copy of the resolution is to be presented to the family of Brennen Chase Saele as an expression of deepest sympathy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of House Resolution 1065?
The resolution mourns the passing of Brennen Chase Saele, expresses condolences to his family and friends, and brings attention to vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
Does this resolution appropriate any funds?
No, this is a commemorative resolution and contains no funding or service changes.

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Currently filed. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Committee.

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. Oct 28, 2026House
    Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
  2. Oct 28, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anthony DeLuca

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Connected Entities

Oak Lawn, Lincoln-Way Central High School, Genesis (Scapardine) Saele and 15 more
locationOak Lawn“Birthplace of Brennen Chase Saele”Map →
OrganizationLincoln-Way Central High School“School attended by Brennen Chase Saele”Map →
PersonGenesis (Scapardine) Saele“Mother of Brennen Chase Saele”Map →
PersonLanden Saele“Brother of Brennen Chase Saele”Map →
PersonSheila Saele“Grandmother of Brennen Chase Saele”Map →
PersonChristine Scapardine“Aunt of Brennen Chase Saele”Map →
PersonMarty Saele“Grandfather of Brennen Chase Saele”Map →
PersonFrank Lacny“Uncle of Brennen Chase Saele”Map →
PersonMichael Saele“Father of Brennen Chase Saele”Map →
PersonPete Saele“Uncle of Brennen Chase Saele”Map →
PersonAngela Scapardine“Aunt of Brennen Chase Saele”Map →
locationNew Lenox“Hometown of Brennen Chase Saele”Map →
PersonRita Gaulin“Late grandmother of Brennen Chase Saele”Map →
PersonJason Scapardine“Uncle of Brennen Chase Saele”Map →
PersonMark D'Andrea“Uncle of Brennen Chase Saele”Map →
PersonBrennen Chase Saele“Subject of the memorial resolution”Map →
PersonSheri Saele“Aunt of Brennen Chase Saele”Map →
PersonGina Lacny“Aunt of Brennen Chase Saele”Map →

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