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HR 238

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Reverend Linus James, SSJ, on the occasion of his priestly ordination

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Willard

H.R. 238 bundles ceremonial resolutions honoring individuals and teams (Shumaker, Tidmore, Olive-Harvey), expressing sympathy or congratulations with no legal or budget effects.

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 238

Summary — H.R. 238 (Introduced Jan 7, 2025) — Ceremonial Resolutions (Document contains multiple texts)

Status snapshot
- Introduced: January 7, 2025
- Final procedural notes in the file: taken by the Clerk and presented to the Secretary of State (May 30, 2025); enrolled and signed by the Speaker (May 29, 2025).
- Classification: resolution (ceremonial/commemorative).
- Sponsors listed in the metadata: David Schweikert; Sharon Cooper; John Carson; David Wilkerson; Devan Seabaugh; Terry Cummings; Mekyah McQueen; Matthew Willard (primary sponsors vary by item).

Important note on source material
- The provided document appears to contain multiple distinct ceremonial resolutions (from different jurisdictions and on different subjects) bundled under the heading “H.R. 238.” The cover/title refers to “Commends Reverend Linus James, SSJ,” but the document body contains at least three other separate resolutions (mourning Albert Leo Shumaker; congratulating Melony Tidmore, Miss Cobb County’s Teen 2025; and congratulating Olive‑Harvey College women’s basketball). The Reverend Linus James commendation text is not present in the supplied content. Readers should verify the official legislative record to determine which single resolution corresponds to the formal bill number and title.

Primary contents (as found in the provided file)
1. Mourning the death of Albert Leo Shumaker (Alabama-style House Resolution)
- Purpose: Express sympathy and commemorate the life and public service of Albert Leo “Al” Shumaker of Jasper/Centre, Alabama (d. Feb 19, 2025).
- Key points: Summarizes his education (BA 1963, JD 1965), legal career (city attorney, municipal/probate practice, guardian ad litem, long service to Northeast Alabama Water, Sewer & Fire Protection District), civic and church involvement, family survivors, and community honors (e.g., Centre aquatic center named in his honor).
- Impact: Honorific; provides formal condolences to surviving family and recognizes community contributions. No legal or fiscal effects.

  1. Congratulating Melony Tidmore — Miss Cobb County’s Teen 2025 (Georgia-style House Resolution)

    • Purpose: Congratulate and commend Melony Tidmore for winning Miss Cobb County’s Teen 2025 and for community service and academic accomplishments.
    • Key points: Notes her talent award (ballet), community initiative “Dance: A Movement Towards Better Health,” social media outreach, collaborations (Wellstar Health, Salvation Army Silver Sneakers, Atlanta Ballet outreach), GPA (4.12), leadership roles (National Beta Club president), and upcoming participation in Miss Georgia’s Teen (June 2025).
    • Impact: Honorific recognition; directed that an appropriate copy of the resolution be made available to Tidmore. No legal or fiscal effects.

  2. Congratulating Olive‑Harvey College women’s basketball team (Illinois-style House Resolution)

    • Purpose: Congratulate the Olive‑Harvey College Lady Panthers on a successful 2024–25 season.
    • Key points: Team record 33–2; city colleges/region/national tournament achievements; recognition of players, coaches (Coach Jeff Dillard Jr.), and college leadership.
    • Impact: Honorific; requests suitable copies of the resolution for players and coaches. No legal or fiscal effects.

Procedural timeline (selected entries from the file)
- Jan 7, 2025: Introduced; referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce (per file).
- Feb 11–13, 2025: Read, filed, rules suspended, adopted (dates listed vary by entry).
- Apr 7–15, 2025: Filed with Clerk; placed on calendar and adopted as an agreed resolution.
- May 28–30, 2025: Read by title, rules suspended, adopted; enrolled and signed; taken by Clerk and presented to Secretary of State.

Who is affected
- Directly: Individuals and organizations honored or memorialized (Albert L. Shumaker’s family; Melony Tidmore; Olive‑Harvey College Lady Panthers and staff).
- Broadly: Local communities and institutions recognized.
- No regulatory, budgetary, or binding legal changes—these are ceremonial resolutions expressing the sentiment of the legislative body.

Recommendation
- Because the file combines multiple ceremonial resolutions and the headline title (commending Reverend Linus James, SSJ) is not supported by the body text provided, consult the official legislative database or the Clerk’s office for the definitive text and jurisdiction associated with H.R. 238 to confirm which specific resolution(s) were adopted under that number.

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

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