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HR 496

COMMEND-REP. FLYN CURRIE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Kimberly Du Buclet

Ceremonial House resolution honoring Dr. Contessa Metcalfe and Barbara Flynn Currie for medical, military, leadership, and advocacy work; purely symbolic, no legal or fiscal effect.

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Bill Summary · HR 496

Summary — H.R. 496 (House Resolution) — COMMEND-REP. FLYN CURRIE / Recognition of Dr. Contessa Metcalfe

Overview / Purpose

H.R. 496 is a ceremonial House resolution that recognizes and commends public figures for their professional accomplishments and public service. The version text provided contains two distinct commendatory resolutions combined in one document:

  • A resolution recognizing Dr. Contessa Metcalfe for her medical, military, entrepreneurial, and advocacy work (Georgia-focused language).
  • A separate resolution commending former Illinois State Representative Barbara Flynn Currie for her legislative leadership and for receiving the IWIL Training Academy’s 2025 Trailblazers Award (Illinois-focused language).

Both pieces are honorary in nature; they do not create law, appropriate funds, or change policy.

Key Provisions

  • For Dr. Contessa Metcalfe:

    • Recognizes her as a triple board‑certified physician, U.S. Navy veteran and flight surgeon, entrepreneur (owner of HauteDoc and Chastain Integrative Medicine), and advocate (Georgia Chair of the American Diabetes Association; criminal justice reform and health equity).
    • Praises her integrity, service to Georgia citizens, and extends best wishes for continued success.
    • Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to Dr. Metcalfe.

  • For Barbara Flynn Currie:

    • Commends her 40 years of service in the Illinois House, including being the first woman to serve as Majority Leader (1997) and her role in landmark legislation (health care access, reproductive rights, marriage equality, ending the death penalty).
    • Recognizes her founding role with the IWIL Training Academy and her contributions to mentoring women leaders.
    • Notes she will be honored with the IWIL Trailblazers Award (October 16, 2025) and directs presentation of a suitable copy of the resolution to her.

Who Is Affected / Impact

  • Primary subjects: Dr. Contessa Metcalfe and former Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie (honorees).
  • Constituencies: veterans, patients, marginalized communities, women seeking public office—whose causes are highlighted.
  • Practical impact: purely symbolic recognition; no legal, regulatory, or fiscal effects.

Procedural / Timeline Highlights

  • Introduced in House: January 16, 2025.
  • Referred to Committees (Veterans' Affairs; additionally to Judiciary) on January 16, 2025.
  • Referred to subcommittee (Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs) on February 20, 2025.
  • Calendar placements and readings: March 4–31, 2025 — placed on Local & Consent and Congratulatory & Memorial calendars; read and adopted by the House in March 2025; reported enrolled March 31, 2025.
  • Further actions: filed with the Clerk October 14, 2025; placed on Order of Resolutions and adopted October 15, 2025.
  • Status indicated: Resolution Adopted.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors listed: Elijah Crane; Arlene Beckles; Park Cannon; Segun Adeyina; Bryce Berry; Eric Bell; Kimberly Du Buclet. Cosponsor: Anna Paulina Luna. (Multiple listed sponsors suggest multi-member support for the commendation.)

Notes / Observations

  • The document appears to conflate two distinct commendatory resolutions (one honoring Dr. Contessa Metcalfe and another honoring Barbara Flynn Currie). This likely reflects an administrative or text‑assembly issue; either the file aggregates multiple ceremonial texts or contains formatting errors.
  • As a House resolution of commendation, H.R. 496 functions only as an expression of the legislative body's esteem and does not impose obligations or change statutory rights.

Conclusion

H.R. 496 is a nonbinding, ceremonial resolution adopted by the House to formally recognize the public service and achievements of the named honorees (primarily Dr. Contessa Metcalfe and former Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie). Its effect is honorary and administrative (authorize presentation of copies); it carries symbolic value for the individuals and constituencies cited.

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

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