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SR 274

Commending the Omicron Zeta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jennifer Carroll Foy

Two ceremonial Senate resolutions declare Austell Day at the Georgia Capitol and Moms on a Mission Day in Illinois; they are nonbinding honors with no laws or costs.

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Bill Summary · SR 274

Summary — SR 274 (Senate Resolution) — “Moms on a Mission Day” / “Austell Day at the State Capitol”

Status: Referred to Assignments (filed with Secretary 2025-05-06)
Primary sponsor listed: Senator Donzella James (Senate District 28)
Classification: Senate resolution (ceremonial)

Note up front: The bill text provided appears to combine two different ceremonial resolutions. One recognizes March 25, 2025 as “Austell Day at the state capitol” (a Georgia Senate-style resolution authored by Senator Donzella James). The other is an Illinois Senate-style resolution declaring May 7, 2025 as “Moms on a Mission Day.” The two texts are distinct in purpose and jurisdiction. The summary below treats both texts separately and then flags the procedural/conflict issue.

1) Austell Day at the State Capitol (Georgia-style text attributed to Sen. James)

Purpose and intent
- To formally recognize March 25, 2025 as “Austell Day at the state capitol,” honoring the history, civic contributions, and economic role of Austell, Georgia.

Key provisions
- Recites Austell’s incorporation (1885), naming after General Alfred Austell, and the city’s historical role as a railway depot and transportation hub (Georgia Pacific Railway; CSX corridor).
- Notes Austell’s local assets such as Six Flags Over Georgia and proximity to educational institutions (e.g., Kennesaw State University), and the Cobb County School District’s service to the community.
- Officially recognizes March 25, 2025 as Austell Day at the state capitol.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available for public and press distribution.

Who is affected / impact
- Ceremonial recognition for the city of Austell, its residents, schools, businesses, and tourism interests. No regulatory, fiscal, or binding legal changes—purely honorary.

Procedural/timeline notes (from provided actions)
- Received by Secretary of the Senate: 2025-03-13
- Read & adopted: 2025-03-18 (vote recorded, reported enrolled)
- Filed with Secretary: 2025-05-06
- Referred to Assignments: 2025-05-06

2) Moms on a Mission Day (Illinois-style text)

Purpose and intent
- To declare May 7, 2025 as “Moms on a Mission Day in the State of Illinois,” honoring parents and grandparents who advocate for children’s rights and welcoming families visiting the Illinois State Capitol.

Key provisions
- States that parents are the primary authority on a child’s needs and recognizes mothers, grandmothers, fathers, and families who advocate for children.
- Officially declares May 7, 2025 as Moms on a Mission Day in Illinois.
- Extends a welcome to families visiting the Illinois State Capitol on that date, including first-time visitors joining advocacy efforts.

Who is affected / impact
- Ceremonial recognition for parents, grandparents and family advocacy groups visiting the Illinois Capitol. No legal, regulatory, or fiscal consequences.

Procedural/timeline notes
- The resolution text is labeled for the One Hundred Fourth General Assembly of Illinois. No specific sponsor identified in the provided extract.

Overall legal effect

  • Both texts are non-binding, ceremonial Senate resolutions. They do not create law, appropriations, or regulatory obligations. Their primary effect is public recognition and encouragement of related events/visits to the state capitols.

Notable issues / recommendations

  • The materials provided merge two distinct jurisdictional resolutions (Georgia and Illinois). If the intent is to record a single resolution for one state, the correct and complete text for that single jurisdiction should be used. Confirm which resolution is intended (Austell Day in Georgia or Moms on a Mission Day in Illinois) and ensure sponsors, dates, and procedural history match that jurisdiction’s legislative records.

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

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