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HR 956

Illinois House•Adopted

Summary

HR 956, “COMMEND-DR. RONALD PERLMAN”, was introduced in the House on May 29, 2026 by Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez (D). It last saw action on May 30, 2026: Resolution Adopted.

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HR 956 has no co-sponsors and has not gone to a roll call.

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives wish to commend Dr. Ronald "Ron" Perlman for
his extraordinary lifetime of leadership, advocacy,
mentorship, educational service, and enduring contributions to
the people and communities of the State of Illinois; and
    WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman is the founder and retired president
of The Center: Resources for Teaching and Learning, an
institution that, under his visionary leadership, became one
of Illinois' leading organizations dedicated to educator
professional development, bilingual education, multilingual
learning, family engagement, and statewide professional
advancement; and
    WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman has faithfully led The Center for 53
years until his retirement as president on June 30, 2025,
dedicating his professional life to strengthening educational
systems and expanding opportunities for educators, students,
and families throughout the State of Illinois; and
    WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman, through his advocacy, leadership,
and direct work in educational policy, has helped shape and
strengthen Illinois' educational landscape, particularly in
the areas of bilingual education, multicultural learning,
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English language learner support, language access, educational
equity, and educator training; and
    WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman is widely recognized for his
involvement in developing the original Transitional Bilingual
Education (TBE) Act in the mid-1970s and helping shape
bilingual education policy across the State; and
    WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman dedicated his career to building the
infrastructure required to make the Transitional Bilingual
Education Act successful; and
    WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman was instrumental in developing and
leading several of Illinois' most recognized and impactful
educational conferences and statewide learning initiatives,
including the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation
Conference, the English as a Second Language Conference, the
Bilingual Parent Conference, and The Every Student Succeeds
Act (ESSA) Conference, all of which strengthened professional
learning, family engagement, advocacy, and educational
collaboration across the State of Illinois; and
    WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman, through these conferences,
trainings, partnerships, and statewide initiatives, created
spaces where educators, administrators, policymakers, parents,
and community leaders could come together to advance
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educational opportunity, strengthen communities, and improve
outcomes for future generations; and
    WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman served as a mentor, advisor, and
source of inspiration to hundreds of educators,
administrators, and educational leaders throughout Illinois,
many of whom continue to carry forward his enduring commitment
to educational excellence, leadership, and public service; and
    WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman's leadership reflected a profound
belief that education is one of the most transformative forces
in society and that investing in educators, families, and
communities strengthens not only schools but also the future
of the State of Illinois itself; and
    WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman, throughout his distinguished life
and career, has exemplified integrity, compassion,
professionalism, humility, collaboration, and an unwavering
dedication to educational advancement and public service; and
    WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman, beyond his extraordinary
professional accomplishments, has shared a life grounded in
love, partnership, and family alongside his beloved wife,
Lori, whose support and companionship have been an enduring
part of his remarkable journey of leadership and service; and
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    WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman's legacy continues through the
institution he founded, the educational systems he helped
strengthen, the policies he helped influence, the leaders he
mentored, and the countless educators, students, families, and
communities whose lives have been positively transformed
through his vision and commitment; therefore, be it
    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we commend Dr. Ronald "Ron" Perlman for his extraordinary
lifetime of leadership, advocacy, mentorship, educational
service, and enduring contributions to the people and
communities of the State of Illinois; and be it further
    RESOLVED, That we thank Dr. Perlman for his lasting impact
on generations of educators, administrators, students,
families, and community leaders across the State of Illinois;
and be it further
    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented Dr. Perlman as an expression of our esteem and
respect.

Commends Dr. Ronald "Ron" Perlman for his extraordinary lifetime of leadership, advocacy, mentorship, educational service, and enduring contributions to the people and communities of the State of Illinois and thanks him for his lasting impact on generations of educators, administrators, students, families, and community leaders.

Sponsors

Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez (D) sponsors HR 956 alone.

History

HR 956 has taken 3 actions since May 29, 2026, the latest on May 30, 2026.

ChamberAction
May 30, 2026
House
Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions
May 30, 2026
House
Resolution Adopted
May 29, 2026
House
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

Votes

HR 956 has not gone to a roll call.

Source: ilga.gov · legiscan.com