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HR 324

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Isidore Newman School speech and debate team on winning the 2025 Louisiana High School Speech League State Tournament

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Aimee Freeman

Declares May 11–17, 2025 as National Prevention Week in Illinois to recognize and promote evidence-based youth substance-use prevention and mental wellness efforts statewide.

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 324

Summary — H.R. 324

Note on source material
- The document provided for H.R. 324 contains inconsistent and apparently merged texts. The title (commending the Isidore Newman School speech and debate team) does not match the body text. The body includes at least two distinct resolutions: (1) a Georgia House Resolution recognizing and commending Student Leadership NORTH, and (2) an Illinois House Resolution declaring National Prevention Week (May 11–17, 2025) and commending prevention coalitions. Below is a concise, objective summary of the substantive material actually contained in the document and the recorded legislative actions.

Main purpose and intent

  • Recognize and commend Student Leadership NORTH for its leadership-development work with high school students in Johns Creek, Roswell, Alpharetta and surrounding areas.
  • Separately, declare May 11–17, 2025 as National Prevention Week in Illinois, commend the Illinois Prevention Network (IPN) and numerous community prevention coalitions, and highlight statewide prevention efforts and positive youth-substance-use trends.

Key provisions and content

  • Student Leadership NORTH resolution:

    • Recognizes Student Leadership NORTH (formerly Student Leadership Johns Creek) as a partnership between business and civic leaders delivering leadership training to local youth.
    • Describes a two‑year program for sophomores and juniors from specified schools (Centennial, Chattahoochee, Johns Creek, Northview, Mt. Pisgah School, Providence Christian Academy, Innovation Academy, Alpharetta High School).
    • Summarizes program structure: year one — structured leadership learning and community-service projects; year two — individualized opportunities for post‑secondary preparation and implementation of leadership skills.
    • Lists program outcomes: 17% of graduates attend Ivy League schools, 93% attend top‑50 colleges, and 100% attend top‑100 colleges.
    • Directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for Student Leadership NORTH.

  • Illinois Prevention Week resolution:

    • Declares May 11–17, 2025 as Prevention Week in Illinois to raise awareness about substance‑use prevention and mental wellness.
    • Commends the Illinois Prevention Network (IPN), Drug‑Free Communities (DFC) supported coalitions, and numerous named local coalitions and youth initiatives for prevention work.
    • Notes evidence and data (2024 Illinois Youth Survey) showing reductions in youth use of alcohol, tobacco, and prescription drugs and highlights community-based, evidence‑based prevention strategies.
    • Directs copies of the resolution be presented to members of the Illinois Prevention Network and listed local coalitions.

Who is affected

  • Student Leadership NORTH, its participating students, alumni, and the listed high schools and partner organizations.
  • Illinois prevention stakeholders: IPN, DFC coalitions (18 supported coalitions noted), named local coalitions, schools, community partners, and state public‑health/prevention stakeholders.
  • The resolutions are commendatory and symbolic—no regulatory or funding changes are made.

Procedural and timeline highlights

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025.
  • House actions (selected):
    • Read and Adopted / First Readers: Feb 19, 2025.
    • Placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar and Laid before the House: April 17, 2025.
    • Adopted by the House: April 17, 2025 (record and nonrecord votes noted).
    • Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House: June 9, 2025.
    • Taken by the Clerk and presented to the Secretary of State: June 11, 2025.
  • Committee referrals and calendar placements are recorded (committees such as Ways & Means, Small Business, Public Health, Rules), reflecting normal procedural routing for resolutions.

Impact

  • Symbolic recognition aimed at publicizing and honoring community leadership and prevention work.
  • No fiscal effects, regulatory changes, or new programs are created by these resolutions; they serve to acknowledge accomplishments and encourage continued activity by the named organizations and coalitions.

If you want, I can produce two separate clean summaries (one only for the Student Leadership NORTH resolution and one only for the Illinois Prevention Week resolution) or verify which title/version you want summarized.

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

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