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COMMENDATIONS: Commends centenarian Elmo "Buddy" Sholes on his historic life and honorable service to the United States during World War II

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeremy LaCombe

House resolution commends centenarian Elmo Buddy Sholes for World War II service; a ceremonial honor with no binding effect, presented to the Secretary of State.

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 237

Summary — H.R. 237 (Commendation for Elmo “Buddy” Sholes)

Bill at a glance

  • Bill number: H.R. 237 (resolution)
  • Title: COMMENDATIONS: Commends centenarian Elmo “Buddy” Sholes on his historic life and honorable service to the United States during World War II
  • Type: Honorary/commemorative resolution (non‑binding)
  • Status (per record provided): Introduced 2025‑01‑07; adopted by House 2025‑05‑23; enrolled and signed by Speaker 2025‑05‑29; presented to Secretary of State 2025‑05‑30. Referred earlier to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on 2025‑01‑07.

Purpose and intent

The resolution’s stated purpose is ceremonial: to publicly recognize and commend Elmo “Buddy” Sholes, a centenarian, for his long life and honorable military service to the United States during World War II. Such resolutions are intended to honor individuals, record appreciation in the legislative record, and authorize dissemination of a copy of the resolution to the honoree or their family.

Key provisions and typical language

  • Findings/recitals (WHEREAS clauses) that summarize the honoree’s life, military service, and community contributions.
  • A formal expression of the House’s commendation and gratitude to Elmo “Buddy” Sholes for his service in World War II.
  • Direction that an appropriate copy of the resolution be made available or transmitted to the honoree or a designated recipient (often by the Clerk of the House).

Note: The provided document package does not include the actual textual WHEREAS clauses for Mr. Sholes; instead it contains several unrelated commemorative/recognition resolutions (see “Document content issues” below).

Who is affected

  • Primary: Elmo “Buddy” Sholes (the honoree) and his family/community.
  • Secondary: No persons or entities are required to take action; no regulatory, budgetary, or legal effects on third parties. Honorary resolutions create no binding legal obligations and do not appropriate funds.

Procedural/timeline notes

  • According to the legislative actions supplied, the resolution progressed rapidly from introduction (Jan 7, 2025) to adoption (May 23, 2025), enrollment and Speaker signature (May 29), and presentation to the Secretary of State (May 30).
  • These dates indicate final administrative steps consistent with a pure commendation resolution that received unanimous or non‑controversial consent.

Document content issues / recommended verification

  • The document text supplied alongside the bill number is a compilation of multiple, unrelated honorary resolutions (honoring Pastor Walter Peavy; an Illinois House resolution declaring Black Maternal Health Week; a Georgia commendation for John Suttles), and does not contain the specific text honoring Elmo “Buddy” Sholes.
  • Sponsors and action history listed in the submission are inconsistent and include multiple names and jurisdictional markers (federal members and state legislators).
  • Recommendation: consult the official congressional record or the Clerk of the House (or the sponsor’s office) for the authoritative enrolled text of H.R. 237 and confirmation of sponsors, the exact WHEREAS language, and any accompanying certificates to be provided to the honoree.

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

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