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HR 509

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michael Feggans

H.R. 509 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Judith Cotten’s public service and memorializing Al Llorens, with no legal obligations or funding.

Bill text as passed House (HR509ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 509

Summary — H.R. 509 (Resolution Adopted) — “MEMORIAL — ALBERT LLORENS”

Purpose / Intent

H.R. 509 is a non‑binding commemorative resolution that recognizes and honors public service and community leadership. The enrolled text includes two ceremonial components: (1) a resolution recognizing and commending Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L. Cotten for her military service and community leadership; and (2) a memorial resolution mourning the death of Illinois Education Association (IEA) President Albert “Al” Llorens and extending condolences to his family and colleagues. Such resolutions are ceremonial and do not create legal obligations or appropriations.

Key Provisions and Content

  • Recognition of Judith L. Cotten

    • Notes 21 years of service in the U.S. Army, retiring as an NCO in 2001.
    • Identifies organizational leadership: lifetime member and national secretary of the National Association of Black Military Women, second‑term president of the Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter; founder and national president of Omicron Nu Xi Military Sorority, Inc. and founder of Omicron Nu Xi Military Auxiliaries, Inc.; member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
    • Church and community roles: executive administrator, trustee chairwoman, and media streaming facilitator at Shiloh Baptist Church (Jonesboro, GA).
    • Professional activities: licensed realtor, life and health insurance producer, and real estate instructor.
    • Directs the Clerk to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Cotten.

  • Memorial for Albert “Al” Llorens

    • Records biographical details: born March 18, 1952; B.S. in Education (University of Illinois); M.S. in Curriculum & Instruction (National Louis University).
    • Notes career: over 30 years as a high school math teacher at Thornridge High School and coach; longtime IEA President and advocate for public education and racial justice; creator of Ethnic Minority and Emerging Leadership Training; member of Trinity United Church of Christ and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
    • Records death on September 25, 2025; lists surviving family and expresses the House’s condolences.
    • Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Llorens’ family.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary honorees: Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Judith L. Cotten and the family and associates of Albert “Al” Llorens.
  • Organizations named include the National Association of Black Military Women, Omicron Nu Xi Military Sorority and Auxiliaries, Delta Sigma Theta, Shiloh Baptist Church, Thornridge High School, the Illinois Education Association, and related communities and families.
  • No regulatory or fiscal impact on agencies, governments, or private parties beyond ceremonial recognition and distribution of copies.

Procedural and Timeline Notes

  • Introduced: January 16, 2025.
  • Committee referrals (as recorded): Referred to Committee on Ways and Means and Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of applicable provisions.
  • Key floor actions:
    • Placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar (March 28, 2025)
    • Adopted and reported enrolled (March 27, 2025)
    • Additional filings and adoption actions recorded in October 2025 (placement on Agreed Resolutions Calendar and adoption on October 16, 2025), with added cosponsors on October 15, 2025.
  • Status: Resolution Adopted (ceremonial).

Notes and Observations

  • The enrolled text contains two distinct ceremonial resolutions (one honoring Judith L. Cotten and one memorializing Al Llorens). Both are commemorative in nature; neither alters statutory law or appropriates funds.
  • The resolution directs the Clerk to provide copies to the honorees (or in the case of Mr. Llorens, to his family).

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