Charles R. Guy; commend distinguished career and esteemed public service.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Justis Gibbs

Ceremonial concurrent resolution honors Charles R. Guy for a distinguished career and public service, providing formal recognition with no legal or fiscal effect.

Enrolled Bill Signed

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Purpose and intent

HC 44 is a ceremonial concurrent resolution that formally recognizes and commends Charles R. Guy for his “distinguished career and esteemed public service.” Its primary purpose is honorific: to record the legislature’s appreciation of Mr. Guy’s contributions and to place that recognition in the official record.

Key provisions

The full enrolled text is not provided here, but based on the bill title and standard form of honorary concurrent resolutions, HC 44 likely contains:
- Whereas clauses summarizing Charles R. Guy’s career achievements and public-service roles (titles, years of service, accomplishments — as detailed in the full resolution).
- Resolved clauses formally commending Mr. Guy for his service and expressing the legislature’s gratitude and best wishes.
- A clause authorizing copies of the resolution to be transmitted to Charles R. Guy and/or his family or affiliated organization(s).

No change to statutes, budgets, or regulatory authority is contemplated; the resolution is purely symbolic.

Who is affected

Directly affected: Charles R. Guy (the honoree) and possibly his family, colleagues, or associated organizations who may receive copies of the resolution.

Broadly affected: the public record — the resolution becomes part of legislative history but imposes no legal or financial obligations on state government or third parties.

Legislative timeline and procedural status

Introduced: February 11, 2025 (referred to Rules)

Title-sufficiency actions: February 11 and February 17, 2025

Transmitted to the Senate / Immediate release: February 13, 2025

Adopted: House and/or Senate adoption actions recorded on February 13 and February 20, 2025

Returned for enrolling: February 24, 2025

Enrolled Bill Signed: February 27, 2025 (final procedural completion for an enrolled concurrent resolution)

As a concurrent resolution, HC 44 was considered and approved by both chambers and subsequently enrolled. Enrolled concurrent resolutions are typically signed by the presiding officers and do not require gubernatorial approval.

Practical effect

Symbolic recognition: the resolution confers formal legislative recognition and appreciation.

No legal force: it does not create or change law, authorize spending, or alter rights or duties.

Public record and ceremonial value: adds to the official legislative record and may be used at ceremonies, in press materials, or as a lasting acknowledgment to the honoree.

For the exact language detailing Mr. Guy’s accomplishments and any named recipients of an enrolled copy, consult the enrolled text of HC 44 available from the legislative clerk or the legislature’s website.

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