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HR 246

A Resolution recognizing the month of June 2025 as "Caribbean-American Heritage Month."

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Anthony Bellmon and 14 co-sponsors

Designates June 2, 2025 as The Arc Appreciation Day in Louisiana to publicly recognize The Arc’s work for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
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Bill Summary · HR 246

Summary — H.R. 246 (Resolution): Designates June 2, 2025 as “The Arc Appreciation Day” in Louisiana

Purpose and intent

This resolution formally designates June 2, 2025, as “The Arc Appreciation Day” in the State of Louisiana. Its intent is ceremonial: to recognize and show official appreciation for The Arc (the community-based organization that advocates for and supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities) and to encourage public acknowledgment of the organization’s contributions in Louisiana.

Key provisions

  • Officially designates the date: June 2, 2025, is established as “The Arc Appreciation Day” in Louisiana.
  • Serves as a formal commendation and public recognition of The Arc’s work on behalf of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
  • The resolution is symbolic and non‑binding: it does not create legal rights, regulatory requirements, or appropriations.

Who is affected

  • The Arc (state and local chapters) — receives official recognition.
  • People with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, caregivers, volunteers, and service providers — benefit from increased public recognition and awareness.
  • State and local entities — may be encouraged to observe the day or highlight related services and programs, but no mandated actions are created.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025.
  • Adopted/considered: Adopted by the House (calendar and committee actions between Feb–May 2025).
  • Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House: June 2, 2025.
  • Presented to the Secretary of State (formal filing): June 4, 2025.
  • Classification: House resolution (ceremonial special day designation).

Effect and implications

  • Primarily ceremonial; raises public awareness about The Arc and issues affecting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • No fiscal impact or change to existing statutes or programs is created by the resolution.
  • May prompt outreach, community events, or proclamations by state and local officials in observance of the designated day.

Note: The submitted document included multiple, unrelated resolution texts from other jurisdictions. This summary focuses only on the Louisiana resolution that designates June 2, 2025, as The Arc Appreciation Day.

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

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