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HR 360

A Resolution noting with sadness the death of the Honorable Katherine "Katie" True, former eight-term member of the House of Representatives from Lancaster County, who died October 7, 2025.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bryan Cutler and 3 co-sponsors

HR 360 package contains multiple, distinct resolutions; there is no single authoritative text for the Reverend Chris Curry commendation in this packet.

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Bill Summary · HR 360

Summary of HR 360 (Introduced Jan 13, 2025)

Important note: the record and text you provided appear to combine multiple different resolutions from different jurisdictions and with differing subjects under the same bill number (HR 360). The explicit title you supplied at the top — “COMMENDATIONS: Commends Reverend Chris Curry on being named pastor of Ethel and Jackson United Methodist Churches in East Feliciana Parish” — does not appear in the detailed text you included. Instead, the document package contains at least three distinct resolution texts (commending Dr. John W. Stewart III; urging a statewide teacher‑leadership strategy in Illinois; and recognizing Georgia Small Business Day / the “Capitalize Georgia” symposium). Sponsor and procedural data also appear inconsistent across jurisdictions. Because of these conflicts, the summary below (1) flags the inconsistencies and (2) summarizes the actual resolution texts found in the package.

Key takeaway

  • The provided HR 360 package contains multiple, different resolutions. There is no definitive text in the packet that explicitly matches the Reverend Chris Curry commendation referenced in the bill header. Verify the correct jurisdiction and obtain the single authoritative text for HR 360 before relying on this record.

Texts actually present in the provided document (summaries)

  1. Commendation for Dr. John W. Stewart III (University of Montevallo)

    • Purpose: Commend Dr. Stewart on his retirement after 15 years as the University of Montevallo president.
    • Key points:
      • Inaugurated October 14, 2010; 15 years of service.
      • Education: Ph.D. in English (University of Southern Mississippi), M.A. (Washington College), B.A. in History (Wake Forest).
      • Achievements cited: new academic programs (e.g., Outdoor Scholars Program and Montevallo MADE), 90% first‑year retention attributed to the MADE program, Outdoor Scholars bass fishing team winning four consecutive Bass Pro Shops School of the Year titles.
      • Fundraising/capital: credited with securing the university’s first $1 million gift and investing $26 million in campus capital projects and deferred maintenance.
      • Civic involvement: board service, awards (e.g., Vulcans Community Award), leadership roles in state higher education organizations.
    • Effect: Honorific recognition and formal commendation of service.

  2. Illinois resolution urging statewide teacher leadership strategy (text labeled HR0360)

    • Purpose: Affirm the importance of developing teacher leadership across Illinois and urge the State Board of Education to build a coordinated, statewide ecosystem for teacher leadership.
    • Key points:
      • Cites Illinois Constitution and existing teacher professional standards.
      • Notes teacher leadership’s role in recruitment/retention, school improvement, cost‑effectiveness, and elevating diverse voices.
      • Urges Illinois State Board of Education to prioritize investments (in future fiscal years) for research, data collection, best practices, technical assistance, and to collaborate with stakeholders to create multiple pathways for teacher leadership.
      • Mentions an effective date reference for standards (effective July 1, 2026) but mainly functions as a policy/urging resolution (non‑binding).

  3. Georgia resolution recognizing March 5, 2025 as Small Business Day and commending the “Capitalize Georgia” symposium

    • Purpose: Recognize Small Business Day at the Georgia State Capitol (March 5, 2025) and commend the symposium promoting financial literacy and business excellence.
    • Key points:
      • Commends hosts and speakers (Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, Dr. Sonya Hamm, Dr. Dorothea Dawkins‑Haigler, Rep. Billy Mitchell, and others).
      • Acknowledges partner organizations (TIUA School of Business, The Organization of World Leaders, Top Ladies of Distinction, Trinity Girls Network Corp.).
      • Directs the Clerk to make copies of the resolution available to partners and the press.
    • Effect: Honorific state recognition and commendation.

Legislative actions and timeline (as provided)

  • Introduced: 2025-01-13 — Referred to House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Various calendar placements, readings, adoptions, and enrollment actions are listed (e.g., Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar 2025-03-06; Adopted 2025-03-06; Enrolled and signed by Speaker 2025-06-11; Delivered to Secretary of State 2025-06-13).
  • Other procedural notes: re‑referrals, committee assignments, motions to suspend rules, and a July 1, 2025 re‑referral to Rules Committee (Rule 19(b)).
  • Because multiple jurisdictions appear mixed, some procedural entries may pertain to different legislative bodies.

Who is affected / impact

  • All three texts are non‑binding, honorific or urging resolutions, not laws that create enforceable rights or obligations.
    • Commendation for Dr. Stewart: symbolic recognition affecting the university community and the individual honored.
    • Illinois teacher leadership resolution: policy guidance/urging that could influence State Board of Education priorities; potential downstream impact if the Board acts on the recommendation.
    • Georgia Small Business Day resolution: ceremonial recognition benefiting small‑business stakeholders and symposium organizers.

Recommendation

  • Confirm which HR 360 you want summarized (jurisdiction and exact title).
  • Obtain the official enrolled or engrossed text from the appropriate legislative clerk or website for a definitive, authoritative summary.
  • If your goal is to summarize the “Commends Reverend Chris Curry…” resolution specifically, please provide that text or confirm the state/chamber so I can retrieve or summarize the correct document.

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

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