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HR 456

CELEBRATE-BOB NEWHART

104th Regular Session Introduced by Kelly Cassidy

A commemorative resolution recognizing Bob Newhart’s cultural impact and honoring him with a Chicago street-name designation, with no legal or fiscal effects.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 456

Summary — H.R. 456 (CELEBRATE-BOB NEWHART) — Resolution Adopted

Bill at a glance

  • Bill number: H.R. 456
  • Title shown: CELEBRATE-BOB NEWHART
  • Type: Resolution (honorific/commemorative)
  • Introduced: January 15, 2025
  • Final status: Resolution Adopted (October 14, 2025)
  • Sponsors listed: W. Gregory Steube; Tanya Miller; Bryce Berry; Ruwa Romman; Eric Bell; Kelly M. Cassidy (primary sponsors list as provided)

Note: The available record for H.R. 456 contains two distinct resolution texts (one honoring comedian Bob Newhart and one recognizing Davante Jennings) and mixed procedural entries that appear to come from different jurisdictions. See “Notable record discrepancies” below.

Main purpose and intent

This measure is a non-binding, commemorative resolution intended to recognize and celebrate individuals for public service and/or contributions to culture and community:

  • One text celebrates the life, career, and Chicago ties of comedian Bob Newhart and announces an honorary street naming in his honor.
  • A second text recognizes and commends Davante Jennings for leadership of the Young Democrats of Georgia (YDG) and related community and political work.

These are symbolic recognitions only — the resolution does not create law, authorize expenditures, or change policy.

Key provisions (as found in the record)

  1. Celebrate Bob Newhart (text from “HR0456 - 104th General Assembly”)

    • Praises Bob Newhart’s career highlights: 1960 breakthrough album The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart (Grammy — Record of the Year), Emmy Award, Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize, successful sitcoms including The Bob Newhart Show.
    • Notes his Chicago roots (Austin community; St. Ignatius High School; Loyola University), philanthropy (endowed a theater at Loyola), and cultural impact on Chicago (first major sitcom set in Chicago).
    • References the Thorndale Beach South condominium (5901 N. Sheridan Road in Edgewater) as the recognizable exterior used on the show.
    • States that on September 5, 2025, the City of Chicago will honor him with an honorary naming of 5900–6000 N. Sheridan Road as “Bob Newhart Way.”
    • Concludes with an express celebration of his life and legacy.

  2. Recognize Davante Jennings (text labeled LC 129 0247 / H.R. 456)

    • Recognizes and commends Davante Jennings for service as President of the Young Democrats of Georgia.
    • Cites activities: developing policy agendas for young people, building alumni networks, securing internships and paid opportunities, revitalizing the YDG Black Caucus, fundraising for HBCUs and Greek organizations via the Rising Sun Foundation, and assisting in electing Donya Sartor (noted as the first Black female mayor of Jonesboro, GA).
    • Directs the Clerk to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Davante Jennings.

Who or what is affected

  • Primarily symbolic recognition of individuals:
    • Bob Newhart (honoree) and his legacy/cultural associations with Chicago and television.
    • Davante Jennings (honoree) and the Young Democrats of Georgia and related community organizations.
  • Municipal action referenced: the City of Chicago honorary street naming (5900–6000 N. Sheridan Road) — this is a local municipal commemoration referenced in the resolution rather than a legislative mandate.

Legislative/procedural timeline (as provided)

  • 2025-01-15: Introduced in House; referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce (per record)
  • 2025-02-28: House Hopper; House First Readers; House Read and Adopted (same day entries)
  • 2025-03-05: Filed
  • 2025-09-03: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  • 2025-10-14: Placed on Calendar — Agreed Resolutions; Resolution Adopted

Note: The mix of actions (e.g., referral to the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, filings by state representatives, and references to the Illinois General Assembly) indicates the record aggregates entries from multiple legislative bodies/jurisdictions.

Notable record discrepancies and administrative notes

  • The text corpus appears to combine at least two different, unrelated commemorative resolutions under the same bill number: an Illinois General Assembly-style House Resolution honoring Bob Newhart, and a separate recognition of Davante Jennings tied to Georgia Young Democrats language (LC 129 0247).
  • Sponsors listed include federal and state-level names (e.g., U.S. Rep. W. Gregory Steube and Illinois Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy), suggesting clerical conflation across jurisdictions.
  • Procedural entries (e.g., referral to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce) are typical of U.S. congressional procedure, not state legislatures, adding to the inconsistency.
  • Because the texts are honorific resolutions, there are no budgetary, regulatory, or statutory impacts.

Bottom line

H.R. 456, as recorded, functions as a commemorative resolution(s) celebrating individuals — notably Bob Newhart (cultural tribute and municipal honorary street naming in Chicago) and Davante Jennings (recognition for political and community leadership). The resolution(s) are symbolic, have no legal or fiscal effect, and the public record provided contains mixed jurisdictional materials and procedural entries that should be clarified by consulting the originating legislative body for an authoritative version.

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

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