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Illinois House mourns the death of Brian Arthur Pate

Original title: MEMORIAL-BRIAN A. PATE

Last action · October 23, 2026: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jehan Gordon-BoothSponsor: Jehan Gordon-Booth

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What This Bill Would Do

The Illinois House of Representatives adopts a resolution mourning the death of Brian Arthur Pate, an Air National Guard veteran, contractor, and community leader who passed away on September 30, 2026.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative record to honor an individual; no funding, tax, or public service changes are stated.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Family and friends of Brian Arthur Pate

Receives an official copy of the resolution as a symbol of sympathy from the Illinois House of Representatives.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Resolution 1059 do?
It formally expresses the condolences of the Illinois House of Representatives on the death of Brian Arthur Pate.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

1 action
  1. Oct 23, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth

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Sponsors

Connected Entities

Cynthia Hermann, Macy Buehler, Hannah Godden and 35 more
PersonCynthia Hermann“Daughter of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
PersonMacy Buehler“Granddaughter of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
PersonHannah Godden“Granddaughter of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
PersonBrian Arthur Pate“Subject of the memorial resolution”Map →
locationChicago“Location of the Buckingham Fountain Restoration Project”Map →
PersonLaura Rodriguez“Partner of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
PersonMitchell Buehler“Grandson-in-law of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
PersonLauren Pate“Brother of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
PersonJehan Gordon-Booth“Sponsoring Representative”Map →
PersonMike Judy“Partner of April Pate”Map →
PersonKim“Daughter of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
OrganizationIllinois House“Legislative body adopting the resolution”Map →
PersonKimberly Godden“Daughter of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
locationGermany“Location where Air National Guard unit set up communication towers”Map →
locationOak Park“Location of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio”Map →
locationEngland“Location where Air National Guard unit set up communication towers”Map →
PersonWrenlee“Great-grandchild of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
locationIceland“Location where Air National Guard unit set up communication towers”Map →
PersonAdrienne Varvil“Sister of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
PersonApril Pate“Sister of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
PersonBonnielee A. Pate“Mother of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
PersonDavid F. Sr.“Father of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
PersonDavid Lee Pete“Brother of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
PersonTristen Richards“Grandson-in-law of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
locationGreenland“Location where Air National Guard unit set up communication towers”Map →
locationElgin“Birthplace of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
PersonAlexis Richards“Granddaughter of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
PersonRevan“Great-grandchild of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
PersonNicholas Godden“Son-in-law of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
PersonAmelia Godden“Granddaughter of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
locationCroatia“Location where Air National Guard unit set up communication towers”Map →
PersonOpal“Great-grandchild of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
locationWashington, DC“Destination of Honor Flight”Map →
PersonTracey Hoy“Partner of Lowell Pate”Map →
PersonMichelle Lusader“Sister of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
PersonArnold“Great-grandchild of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
PersonLowell Pate“Brother of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →
PersonPeter Hermann“Son-in-law of Brian Arthur Pate”Map →

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