Bill
HR 480
Congratulates the Chicago Heights Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi on its 60th anniversary and highlights its civic, educational, and mentorship contributions.
Status: Resolution Adopted
Introduced: January 16, 2025
Classification: Concurrent/House resolution (honorary)
Note on source material
- The materials provided include text from two different, unrelated honorary resolutions that share the designation “H.R. 480.” One is an Illinois House resolution congratulating the Chicago Heights Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. on its 60th anniversary (title shown above). The other is a Georgia House resolution honoring World War II veteran Bobby Blackwell and dedicating a portion of State Route 51 in Banks County in his memory. Both are non‑binding, honorary resolutions; this summary highlights the primary “CONGRATS‑CHI HEIGHTS ALUM CH.” resolution and also summarizes the Georgia dedication resolution to avoid confusion.
Purpose and intent
- To congratulate the Chicago Heights Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. on its 60th anniversary and recognize its service and contributions to the South Suburban Chicago area.
Key provisions / content
- Notes that the chapter was chartered in 1965 and has upheld the fraternity’s ideals for six decades.
- Highlights the chapter’s civic, educational, and cultural contributions, including leadership, mentorship, scholarship, and programs such as Guide Right, Kappa League, and Room to Read.
- Announces the chapter’s 60th anniversary celebration scheduled for October 25, 2025, at Chateau Del Mar in Hickory Hills.
- Formally resolves that the Illinois House of Representatives congratulates the chapter and extends best wishes for continued success and service.
Who is affected
- The Chicago Heights Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi and its members.
- Local communities served by the chapter’s programs (youth and community organizations in the South Suburban Chicago area).
- The resolution is ceremonial and imposes no legal or fiscal obligations.
Procedural/timeline notes
- Introduced January 16, 2025 (file and referral information in the record).
- Rules suspended and adopted (dates in record include March 12, 2025 and October 14, 2025).
- Event date: October 25, 2025 (planned anniversary celebration).
Purpose and intent
- To honor the life and service of World War II veteran Bobby Blackwell and dedicate a portion of State Route 51 in Banks County in his memory.
Key provisions / content
- Recites Mr. Blackwell’s biography: born April 9, 1924; served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Force (314th Depot Supply Squadron, Bengal Air Base, Calcutta, India) during WWII; later served 34 years as a rural mail carrier and over 30 years as an assistant magistrate judge; active in community organizations and church.
- Dedicates the portion of State Route 51 from Hill Street to State Route 164 in Banks County as the “World War II Veteran Bobby Blackwell Memorial Drive.”
- Authorizes and directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signs.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to provide copies of the resolution to Mr. Blackwell’s family and the Department of Transportation.
Who is affected
- Family and community of Bobby Blackwell, motorists on the designated road segment, and the Georgia Department of Transportation (tasked with signage). No appropriation or regulatory change—honorary designation only.
Overall impact
- Both pieces are ceremonial resolutions recognizing service and community contributions. They confer public recognition and, in the Georgia case, direct non‑substantive signage by the state DOT. Neither creates enforceable rights, regulatory changes, or direct fiscal commitments beyond routine costs for signage or document distribution.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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