Celebrating the life of William Gerald Massengill.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Cherry and 14 co-sponsors

Ceremonial House resolution congratulates Lois Callahan as National President of the VFW Auxiliary (2025–2026) and commends ASAAA, with no legal or fiscal effects.

Bill text as passed House (HR522ER)

Summary — H.R. 522 (Resolution Adopted): “CONGRATS — LOIS CALLAHAN”

Status: Resolution adopted
Introduced: January 16, 2025
Classification: House resolution (ceremonial)
Primary sponsors (selected): Tracey Mann; L.C. Myles; Tremaine Reese; Robert Flournoy; Robert Dawson; Michael Smith; Omari Crawford; Stephanie A. Kifowit
Cosponsors (selected): Derek Schmidt; Pat Fallon; Rudy Yakym; Brian Babin

Purpose / Intent

H.R. 522 is a non‑binding, ceremonial resolution that recognizes and congratulates Lois Callahan on her election as National President of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary for the 2025–2026 term. The text included in the enrolled resolution also contains language honoring The Associate of St. Augustine Alumni‑Atlanta (ASAAA) for its community service and support of St. Augustine students. The resolution’s purpose is symbolic: to publicly commend individuals and organizations for service, leadership, and charitable activities.

Key provisions / Actions

Formally congratulates Lois Callahan on her election as National President of the VFW Auxiliary (2025–2026).

Notes her long service to the Auxiliary since 1990, prior leadership roles (District and Department President, National Youth Activities Ambassador, National Legislative Ambassador, National Guard 2021–2022), and membership in Jack E. Smoot/Ralph G. King VFW Auxiliary 2278.
References the VFW Auxiliary’s nationwide scope (nearly 470,000 members across ~3,500 auxiliaries) and its charitable work supporting veterans, service members, and families.

Recognizes and commends The Associate of St. Augustine Alumni‑Atlanta (ASAAA) for:

Fostering alumni connections, organizing reunions and fundraising events,
Providing scholarships/mentorships (e.g., The ASAAA Scholarship and Mentorship Fundraiser),
Community service through partnerships with local schools and shelters, and preserving St. Augustine’s legacy.

Directs the Clerk of the House to provide a suitable copy of the resolution to the honorees.

Who is affected

Lois Callahan (primary honoree) and the VFW Auxiliary (national organization and local auxiliaries).

The Associate of St. Augustine Alumni‑Atlanta (ASAAA), St. Augustine students and alumni, and local community partners recognized.

The resolution has no regulatory, fiscal, or enforcement effects on the public or federal agencies; it is symbolic recognition only.

Procedural / timeline highlights

Introduced in the House: January 16, 2025.

Referred to House Committee on Small Business (record shows referral though the subject is ceremonial).

Considered, placed on calendars, read, and adopted by the House in March 2025 (laid before House and adopted March 31, 2025).

Reported enrolled: April 1, 2025.

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit: October 22, 2025; placed on Agreed Resolutions calendar and recorded as adopted October 28, 2025.

Notes and caveats

The provided version text includes some inconsistent/fragmented material (an initial line referencing a differently titled act, “FAITH in Small Business Act”). Those fragments appear to be clerical or formatting errors; the adopted resolution’s substantive content is ceremonial congratulations and commendations as summarized above.

As a House resolution of recognition, H.R. 522 does not create law, appropriate funds, or change policy. Its effect is commemorative and serves to record official recognition by the House.