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HR 579

Commending Kim W. Brown and Valerie K. Brown.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cliff Hayes and 1 co-sponsor

Honors Lilla Lee Purser on her 100th birthday with ceremonial, symbolic praise; state-level resolution confers no legal rights or funding, just recognition of her service.

Bill text as passed House (HR579ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 579

Summary — H. Res. 579 (2025)

Title: Commending and congratulating Lilla Lee Purser

Purpose and intent

H. Res. 579 is a ceremonial House resolution honoring Lilla Lee Purser on the occasion of her 100th birthday. The resolution commends her longtime service to family and community and extends congratulations and best wishes for continued health and happiness. It is purely honorary and does not create legal rights, mandates, or spending.

Key provisions

  • States biographical details and achievements of Lilla Lee Purser, including:
    • Born March 14, 1925, in Cochran, Georgia.
    • Graduated Cochran High School (Class of 1941); played on the girls basketball team.
    • Attended Middle Georgia College; participated in basketball and tennis.
    • Active member of First Baptist Church of Cochran; long‑time Sunday school teacher.
    • Married 72 years to the late Billy F. Purser; mother of two children.
    • Personal interests listed: gardening, bridge, fishing, cooking, and bingo (noted as her favorite pastime).
  • Officially commends her “unselfish, dedicated, and loving service” and congratulates her on turning 100.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Ms. Purser.

Who is affected

  • Primary subject: Lilla Lee Purser (honoree).
  • Affected parties: mainly symbolic recognition for Ms. Purser, her family, friends, and community; no effect on federal programs, regulations, or funding.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced in the House: January 21, 2025 (Rep. Danny Mathis, GA‑133).
  • Committee referral: House Committee on Ways and Means (initial reference).
  • House consideration: Considered under suspension of the rules; debated (40 minutes) and passed/agreed to by voice vote on March 4, 2025. Motion to reconsider laid on the table the same day.
  • Additional actions: Read and adopted in the House (March 11, 2025); placed on congratulatory and memorial calendar; reported enrolled April 1, 2025.
  • Transmitted to Senate: Received March 5, 2025; read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.
  • Sponsors/co‑sponsors listed: Primary sponsors include Rep. Randy Feenstra and Rep. Danny Mathis; cosponsors include Rep. Zachary Nunn and Rep. Brendan F. Boyle.
  • Companion bill in the Senate: S. 162.

Impact

This resolution provides formal, symbolic recognition of an individual’s life and community contributions. It has no legal or fiscal impact on federal law or policy.

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

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