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SR 325

Commending Darnell Greene.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Danica Roem

Ceremonial resolution recognizing Jack and Jill of America, Inc. for its leadership development and community work, and memorializing Tom Carraher, with no legal obligations.

Bill text as passed Senate (SR325ER)
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Bill Summary · SR 325

Summary — SR 325 (Resolution Adopted)

Overview

SR 325 is a ceremonial Senate resolution adopted in spring 2025. The document as provided contains two distinct ceremonial texts that appear to have been combined into a single file:

  1. A commendation honoring Jack and Jill of America, Inc. (a Georgia-sponsored resolution by Senators Halpern, Goodman, Hodges, Wicks, Merritt, and others).
  2. A memorial expressing condolences on the death of Thomas Michael “Tom” Carraher of Oak Park (text bearing Illinois Legislative Reference Bureau markings and styled as Illinois SR0325).

Both texts are non‑binding, commemorative resolutions intended to recognize organizations and individuals rather than to create legal obligations.

Key provisions and content

1) Commendation — Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

  • Purpose: Commends Jack and Jill of America, Inc. for its work nurturing future African‑American leaders through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropy, and civic engagement.
  • Background noted:
    • Founded by Marion Stubbs Thomas on January 24, 1938 (Philadelphia).
    • National restructuring in 1946; incorporated in Delaware.
    • Current scope cited: 262 chapters nationwide, representing about 50,000 families across seven regions.
    • Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc. is the philanthropic arm (founded 1968), which “has distributed millions of dollars” to communities.
  • Georgia-specific details: Lists Southeastern Region officers, identifies Georgia as part of that region, and names 21 Georgia chapters with their listed presidents (e.g., Atlanta — Mikki Anderson; Savannah — Aysha Parks; Macon — Shandra Yarbrough, etc.).
  • Action: The resolution “commends the outstanding work” of the organization and authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy available to Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

2) Memorial — Thomas Michael “Tom” Carraher

  • Purpose: Mourns the passing and extends condolences to the family and community of Tom Carraher (Oak Park).
  • Biographical highlights:
    • Born August 26, 1963; died April 10, 2025 at age 61.
    • Education: St. , Oak Park and River Forest High School (class president), Triton College, DePaul University.
    • Community involvement: active in Ascension Parish, youth sports coach, 30+ year realtor serving Village of Oak Park.
    • Personal interests: Minnesota Vikings, Kentucky Wildcats, singing, travel, golfing, family.
    • Survivors and family relationships are listed in detail.
  • Action: The Senate expresses sympathy and directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Mr. Carraher’s family.

Who is affected

  • Jack and Jill of America, Inc., its Foundation, regional and Georgia chapters, and their members (recognition and an official copy of the resolution).
  • The family, friends, and community of Thomas M. “Tom” Carraher (official expression of sympathy and a copy of the memorial).
  • No legal or fiscal effects — purely ceremonial.

Procedural / Timeline notes

  • Introduced: March 21, 2025 (received by Secretary of the Senate).
  • Read & adopted: March 25, 2025 (vote recorded in Journal).
  • Reported enrolled: March 25, 2025.
  • Additional entries show: Senate Read and Adopted March 3, 2025; filed with Secretary May 20, 2025; Co‑Sponsor: All Senators (May 20); Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar May 20; Resolution Adopted May 22, 2025.
  • Status: Resolution Adopted.

Important caveats / recommended verification

  • The document contains two separate resolutions from different jurisdictions/styles (Georgia Senate sponsor list and an Illinois LRB draft for a memorial). It appears both were combined in the version provided.
  • Users seeking authoritative status, exact sponsors by jurisdiction, or intended state scope should verify with the relevant Senate clerk (Georgia Senate and Illinois Senate records) to confirm which text corresponds to SR 325 in each chamber and state.

Bottom line

SR 325, as presented, is a ceremonial resolution (or set of ceremonial resolutions) recognizing Jack and Jill of America, Inc. for its national and Georgia‑regional contributions, and memorializing the life and public service of Thomas M. “Tom” Carraher. It creates no legal obligations and serves to publicly record commendation and condolences.

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

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