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HR 332

COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates Homer High School on the occasion of the institution's one hundred twenty-fifth anniversary

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rashid Young

Ceremonial H.R. 332 honors Tyrone Haymore's Robbins history work and Ringgold HS JROTC Tiger Guard achievements; no legal, fiscal, or policy effect.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HR 332

Summary — H.R. 332 (as provided)

Important note: the materials supplied for “H.R. 332” contain conflicting and apparently merged content from at least three different ceremonial resolutions. The metadata (title: commemoration of Homer High School’s 125th anniversary) does not match the resolution texts provided (a memorial for Tyrone Haymore and a commendation for the Ringgold High School JROTC Tiger Guard). The sponsor list similarly mixes state-house sponsors with U.S. House names. The summary below presents the substantive content found in the provided document, flags inconsistencies, and lists procedural steps that appear in the record.

Overview / Purpose

The provided document contains two principal ceremonial House resolutions (non‑binding, commendatory or memorial):

  1. A memorial resolution mourning the death of Tyrone Haymore of Robbins, Illinois, and commemorating his service to the Robbins community and preservation of local African American history.
  2. A commendation recognizing the Ringgold High School JROTC Tiger Guard drill team for competitive achievements and historic accomplishments (including formation of an all‑female color guard that presented colors at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium).

Although the bill header indicates a separate commemoration for Homer High School’s 125th anniversary, no substantive text for that commemoration appears in the document provided.

Key provisions / text highlights

  • Tyrone Haymore memorial (Illinois House resolution language):

    • Recognizes Haymore’s academic credentials (Northeastern Illinois University; Thornton Junior College).
    • Notes his roles: executive director, curator, and historian of the Robbins Historical Society for over 26 years; instrumental in opening the Robbins History Museum (opened August 28, 2010).
    • Acknowledges nearly three decades of public service as Robbins village clerk and trustee.
    • Expresses the Illinois House’s condolences and directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to his family.

  • Ringgold High School JROTC Tiger Guard commendation:

    • Recognizes the team’s tradition of excellence in character and academics.
    • Notes competitive record: over 50 All Army and national trophies, multiple regional and state championships in the past eight years, multiple national titles.
    • Highlights historic achievement: first all‑female color guard to present colors at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, with media recognition.
    • Highlights cadet leader “Parell” (longtime member) and her competitive honors (multiple region, state, All Army, and national titles).
    • Directs the House Clerk to prepare and make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the team.

Who is affected

  • Tyrone Haymore’s family, friends, and the Robbins community (official condolence and recognition of his contributions).
  • Ringgold High School JROTC Tiger Guard, its cadets, coaches, and the school community (formal recognition/commendation).
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or binding legal effects — these are ceremonial resolutions.

Procedural / timeline details (as provided)

  • Introduced: January 13, 2025.
  • Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means (01/13/2025).
  • Various House floor/calendar actions between Feb–May 2025 (first reading, placed on calendars, adopted, reported enrolled).
  • Adopted/Enrolled: reports indicate adoption and enrollment in March–May 2025; signed by the Speaker (06/09/2025).
  • Presented to Secretary of State by the Clerk of the House: June 11, 2025.

Sponsors / metadata concerns

  • The document lists primary sponsors including Mitchell Horner, Steve Tarvin, Debbie Meyers‑Martin, and Rashid Young (consistent with Illinois House context).
  • A separate sponsors list includes many U.S. House members (e.g., Vern Buchanan, Claudia Tenney, Dina Titus, etc.), which appears inconsistent with the Illinois House resolution text.
  • Related bill noted: S 1314 (companion) — unclear whether this refers to a state senate companion or a different jurisdiction.

Impact

  • Purely ceremonial: honors individuals and organizations; no change in law, budget, or policy.
  • Cultural/community impact: public recognition of local historical preservation and youth achievement can raise awareness, support for museums/history projects, and morale for the JROTC program.

Recommendation

Because the submission appears to conflate multiple resolutions and contains cross‑jurisdictional sponsor lists, verify the official text and status with the relevant legislative clerk or the legislature’s public bill tracker (Illinois General Assembly or U.S. Congress, as appropriate) to confirm which resolution(s) correspond to H.R. 332 and to obtain the authoritative version(s).

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

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