Bill
HR 321
House resolution praising Susan Emerson on retiring as principal of First Baptist Christian School, Lafayette; a ceremonial, non-binding honor.
Status: Resolution; introduced January 9, 2025 — taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State (final actions completed June 2025)
Note on document content: The available document package appears to contain multiple, unrelated ceremonial resolutions (honoring Sheriff Joe Wheeler Patterson; recognizing Georgia STEM initiatives; congratulating Mayor Tyrone Echols), in addition to the title shown for H.R. 321 (commending Susan Emerson). Given these inconsistencies, the below summary focuses on the stated purpose in the bill title and the procedural history available. Interested readers should consult the official enrolled text in the Congressional or House Clerk’s records to confirm the exact language.
Purpose and intent
- H.R. 321 is a House resolution intended to formally commend Susan Emerson upon her retirement as principal of First Baptist Christian School in Lafayette.
- The resolution’s purpose is ceremonial recognition: to acknowledge Emerson’s service and contributions to the school and community.
Key provisions and effect
- As a commemorative resolution, H.R. 321 would:
- Express the House’s appreciation and commendation of Susan Emerson for her years of service as principal.
- Direct the Clerk of the House to make suitable copies available for public distribution (typical language in commemorative resolutions).
- The resolution does not create any legal obligations, appropriate funds, or regulatory changes. It is non-binding and purely honorific.
Who is affected
- Primary subject: Susan Emerson, retiring principal of First Baptist Christian School in Lafayette.
- Secondary: First Baptist Christian School (students, staff, board) and the Lafayette community, which receive formal recognition of Emerson’s service.
- No federal agencies, appropriations, or regulatory regimes are affected.
Procedural timeline (selected)
- 2025-01-09: Introduced in the House.
- 2025-01-09 to 2025-01-10: Referred to relevant subcommittees/committees per docket entries (note: some referrals listed — Transportation/Maritime and Homeland Security — appear inconsistent with a commendation resolution).
- 2025-02-19–02-20: Read, adopted, and reported enrolled according to House actions.
- 2025-05-01 to 2025-05-08: Placed on calendar and adopted as an agreed resolution in the House.
- 2025-06-08–06-11: Enrolled, signed by the Speaker, and presented to the Secretary of State / taken by the Clerk.
Sponsors
- Listed primary sponsors: W. Gregory Steube; Matt Dubnik; Jay Hoffman; Phillip DeVillier.
Notes and recommendation
- Because the document set contains multiple unrelated resolution texts and some committee referrals that do not match a simple commendation, verify the final enrolled text with the House Clerk’s office or the official Congressional Record to confirm the exact wording and confirm that the enacted resolution is the commendation for Susan Emerson.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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