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HR 264

COMMENDATIONS: Commends James DeGraauw on the occasion of his retirement after forty-three years of service with WAFB-TV

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Barbara Freiberg

A ceremonial resolution commends James DeGraauw for 43 years at WAFB-TV, recognizing retirement with no legal, fiscal, or regulatory 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 264

Summary — H.R. 264 (as provided)

Important note: the document you provided appears to conflate multiple, different legislative texts and resolutions that share the same bill number (H.R. 264) across jurisdictions and sessions. The coherent metadata (introduced 01/09/2025; classification: resolution; status: taken by Clerk and presented to Secretary of State) conflicts with several distinct pieces of text included in the file. Below I (1) identify the primary item named in your header, (2) summarize the distinct texts found in the file, and (3) list procedural steps and sponsors as shown. If you need an authoritative summary of a single official measure, I recommend obtaining the enrolled bill text from the House Clerk or the legislative website identified by the bill number and date.

1) Header item (primary title you provided)

  • Title in header: Commends James DeGraauw on the occasion of his retirement after forty‑three years of service with WAFB‑TV.
  • Purpose/intent: A non‑binding commemorative resolution honoring James DeGraauw for 43 years of service at WAFB‑TV on his retirement.
  • Key provisions/effect: Formal commendation and expression of appreciation; ceremonial only (no legal or fiscal effects).
  • Affected parties: James DeGraauw, WAFB‑TV, colleagues, and community served by the station.
  • Procedural status (from metadata): Introduced 01/09/2025; later actions indicate adoption/enrollment and delivery to Secretary of State (see timeline below).

2) Other distinct texts found in the document (summaries)

The file contains at least four other, separate resolutions/acts. Each is briefly summarized:

  • Train EATS Act (Train Establishment of Appetizing Table Service Act)

    • Appears only as a short citation line (“This Act may be cited as … Train EATS Act”). No substantive provisions included. Likely a placeholder title for unrelated legislation.

  • Commendation of Milton Carson Hudson (Alabama House Resolution)

    • Purpose: Honor Milton Carson Hudson on his 98th birthday.
    • Key content: Biographical highlights (born May 7, 1927; WWII Navy service; long employment at Bell Telephone Company; family and community service); expresses congratulations and best wishes.

  • Illinois ABLE Savings Day Resolution

    • Purpose: Declare August 14, 2025 as Illinois ABLE Savings Day.
    • Key points: Describes Illinois ABLE program history (launched Jan 2017, >7,100 accounts, >$101 million contributed); emphasizes program benefits for people with disabilities; directs delivery of a copy of the resolution to the State Treasurer’s Office. Ceremonial, no fiscal effect.

  • Valentine’s Day Weddings Resolution

    • Purpose: Celebrate Valentine’s Day weddings and extend best wishes to couples married on that day.
    • Key points: Ceremonial recognition encouraging distribution of copies to press/public.

3) Procedural history (as provided)

  • Introduced in House: 2025-01-09
  • Referred to House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure: 2025-01-09
  • Referred to Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials: 2025-01-10
  • Placed on Local & Consent / Congratulatory & Memorial Calendars; considered and adopted on several dates in March–May 2025
  • Enrolled and signed by Speaker: 2025-06-03
  • Taken by Clerk and presented to Secretary of State: 2025-06-04

(Note: these procedural entries appear to be aggregated from different texts as well; calendar and committee referrals to Transportation/rail subcommittee would be unusual for a simple commendation resolution.)

4) Sponsors/co‑sponsors (as listed)

  • Steve Cohen (primary)
  • Angela Moore (primary)
  • Barbara Reich Freiberg (primary)
  • Co‑sponsors: LaMonica McIver, Dina Titus, Hank Johnson, Troy Carter, Seth Moulton, Bonnie Watson Coleman, and others listed.

5) Impact and significance

  • The primary items identified are ceremonial/commemorative resolutions (honoring an individual, declaring a commemorative day, celebrating weddings). They do not appear to create regulatory changes, appropriate funds, or alter legal rights.
  • The presence of a named Act title (Train EATS Act) suggests unrelated substantive legislation may be referenced, but no text or provisions for such an Act are present in the file.

6) Recommendation

  • Because the supplied document conflates multiple, non‑identical texts under H.R. 264, confirm which specific H.R. 264 you want summarized (by chamber, state/federal, sponsor, or exact enrolled text). For legal or official purposes, consult the enrolled bill available from the House Clerk, Secretary of the House, or the legislative information system for the appropriate jurisdiction and session.

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

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