Bill
HR 441
Two ceremonial House resolutions recognize the Georgia Beverage Association's recycling initiatives and celebrate Calumet Park's 100th anniversary; no legal or funding changes.
Status: Resolution Adopted
Introduced: January 15, 2025
Classification: House resolution
Note up front: the file for H.R. 441 contains two distinct ceremonial resolution texts and mixed procedural metadata. One text recognizes the Georgia Beverage Association for recycling initiatives; a second (titled “CONGRATS‑CALUMET PARK”) congratulates the Village of Calumet Park on its centennial. The procedural history and sponsors listed appear to be drawn from multiple jurisdictions and contain some inconsistent entries. The summary below treats each resolution text separately and then summarizes the procedural entries as provided.
Purpose and intent
- To formally recognize and commend the Georgia Beverage Association (GBA) for recycling and sustainability efforts, particularly its “Made to be Remade” initiative.
Key provisions / substantive content
- Praises GBA’s efforts to improve recycling infrastructure and consumer education.
- Highlights industry initiatives by Coca‑Cola, Keurig Dr Pepper, PepsiCo and partnerships with World Wildlife Fund, Closed Loop Partners, and The Recycling Partnership.
- Notes the “Every Bottle Back” initiative: an industry commitment described as directing the equivalent of $400 million to The Recycling Partnership and Closed Loop Partners, including a new $100 million industry fund to be matched three‑to‑one by other grants/investors to improve plastic bottle collection.
- Notes a stated commitment to produce 100% recyclable cans, bottles, and caps.
- Official action: the House resolves to recognize and commend GBA and directs the Clerk to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to the association.
Who is affected / impact
- Primarily ceremonial: recognizes industry and nonprofit partners, raises public awareness of recycling initiatives. No regulatory or funding changes are authorized by this resolution.
Purpose and intent
- To congratulate the Village of Calumet Park on its 100th anniversary as a community.
Key provisions / substantive content
- Recites the village history: original incorporation as DeYoung in 1912; reincorporation as Calumet Park in 1925.
- Notes population growth tied to construction of Interstate 57, mid‑20th century expansion (1960s), community amenities (public library, swimming pool).
- Highlights that Calumet Park renamed part of 127th Street “Obama Drive” in 2010 — the first Obama Drive in the U.S. and first road named for President Obama in Illinois.
- Recognizes Calumet Park’s current character as a family‑oriented, closely knit community (population cited as over 7,000).
- Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Mayor Ronald Denson as an expression of respect and esteem.
Who is affected / impact
- Ceremonial acknowledgement of the village, mayor, and residents; no legal or fiscal effects.
Note: These committee referrals (agriculture subcommittees) and the mix of dates suggest the procedural log merges entries from different chambers or different resolutions. The Calumet Park text references the Illinois House of Representatives (104th General Assembly); the Georgia beverage text refers to Georgia organizations and Georgia legislators. Sponsors listed in the file include representatives from multiple states, indicating combined or conflated metadata.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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