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HR 1278

Commending Benjamin Keith Abell for his service as a senior legislative aide in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Yvonne Davis

Commends Benjamin Keith Abell for his service as a senior legislative aide to State Rep. Yvonne Davis; a ceremonial recognition with no policy, budget, or legal effect.

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Bill Summary · HR 1278

Summary — H. Res. 1278 (2025)

Title: Commending Benjamin Keith Abell for his service as a senior legislative aide in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis.

Main purpose

H. Res. 1278 is a House resolution formally commending Benjamin Keith Abell for his service as a senior legislative aide in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis. The resolution is ceremonial and honorary: its purpose is to recognize and congratulate Mr. Abell for his contributions and service rather than to create legal rights, obligations, or appropriations.

Key provisions

  • A formal statement of commendation and congratulations to Benjamin Keith Abell for his service as a senior legislative aide to State Representative Yvonne Davis.
  • No policy changes, statutory amendments, funding provisions, or regulatory effects are contained in this resolution.
  • No enforcement mechanism or government action is authorized; the resolution serves exclusively as an official expression of the House’s appreciation.

Who is affected

  • Primary subject: Benjamin Keith Abell (honoree).
  • Secondary: the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis, colleagues, family, and constituents who may receive official recognition through the resolution.
  • Because the measure is honorary, no federal agencies, programs, or private parties are materially affected.

Sponsors and classification

  • Primary sponsor: Representative Mark E. Amodei.
  • Cosponsors: Richard McCormick, James R. Baird, Josh Gottheimer.
  • Classification/subject code: ABELL, BENJAMIN KEITH (N32MU); Resolutions—Congratulatory & Honorary (I0705).

Procedural history / timeline

  • 2025-02-13: Introduced in the House; referred to the Committee on Financial Services and, additionally, to the Committees on the Budget and Rules for such provisions as fall within their jurisdictions.
  • 2025-05-16: Filed.
  • 2025-05-20: Referred to Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-05-22: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-05-23: Placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar; laid before the House; adopted by the House the same day.
  • 2025-05-23: Reported enrolled (finalized in enrolled form for the House record).

Practical impact and significance

  • The resolution provides formal recognition of Mr. Abell’s public service and creates a congressional record of appreciation.
  • It carries no legal effect, no budgetary impact, and does not alter federal policy or law.
  • Adoption of such resolutions is a customary legislative practice to honor public servants, constituents, or notable events.

If you would like, I can draft the likely text of the resolved clauses, provide background on Mr. Abell’s public service to contextualize the commendation, or explain the House procedures for honorary resolutions in more detail.

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

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