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HR 268

A Resolution mourning the loss of the Honorable Matthew R. Gergely of McKeesport, Allegheny County, respected member of the House of Representatives from the 35th District, who died January 19, 2025, at 45 years of age.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dan Goughnour

Expresses the House's condolences on the death of William “Bill” Johnson and acknowledges his community contributions.

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Bill Summary · HR 268

Summary — H.R. 268: “Condolences: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of William ‘Bill’ Johnson”

Main purpose and intent

H.R. 268 is a ceremonial resolution whose primary purpose is to express the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of William “Bill” Johnson. The resolution is intended to formally recognize his passing, extend sympathy to his family and community, and record the House’s respect for his life and service.

Key provisions

  • Expresses the condolences of the House on the death of William “Bill” Johnson.
  • Acknowledges his contributions to his community (where specified in the text).
  • Directs that suitable copies of the resolution be made available or presented to his family and/or relevant local entities as an expression of sympathy.

Note: The substantive content of condolence resolutions is typically short and symbolic; they do not create legal obligations, appropriate funds, or change public policy.

Who is affected

  • Primary: the family and close associates of William “Bill” Johnson and the local community that knew him.
  • Secondary: the House, which formally registers the sentiment; no agencies, programs, or budgets are affected.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025.
  • Committee referral recorded: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs (though committee referral is atypical for ceremonial resolutions and may reflect clerical processing).
  • Calendaring and consideration: Placed on local/consent or congrats & memorial calendars; considered and adopted in March–April 2025 according to listed actions.
  • Final processing: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker (June 3, 2025); taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State (June 4, 2025) in accordance with House rules.

Sponsors

A list of sponsors and cosponsors is provided in the record (includes multiple members listed as primary and cosponsors). The sponsoring members include, among others, Mario Diaz-Balart, David Jenkins, Robert Dickey, Dagmara Avelar, and many others noted in the record.

Impact

  • Practical/legal impact: None. This is a non-binding, ceremonial resolution expressing sympathy.
  • Symbolic impact: Records the House’s official recognition and condolences; provides an official copy for the family/community.

Notes and caveats

The submitted document contains multiple, disparate texts (including other ceremonial resolutions, state-level commendations, and an unrelated bill title “STOP MADURO Act”) and inconsistent metadata. Some procedural entries and content fragments in the file appear to come from different jurisdictions or unrelated resolutions. For a definitive legislative history or the exact text of the condolence language for William “Bill” Johnson, consult the official enrolled resolution text on the House Clerk’s website or the chamber’s official records to verify which portions apply specifically to this H.R. 268.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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