CONGRATS-FRANK THOMAS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Kam Buckner

The bill grants ceremonial recognition to Frank Thomas via a formal resolution, commemorating his contributions without creating laws or costs.

Resolution Adopted

Summary of HR 647 (104th Illinois General Assembly) – CONGRATS-FRANK THOMAS

Purpose and intent

The bill appears to be a ceremonial or honorary measure recognizing an individual named Frank Thomas. Such bills typically aim to publicly acknowledge notable local figures for their contributions to the community, sports, public service, or related endeavors.

Sponsored in part by Kam Buckner as a co-sponsor, indicating support from at least one member of the legislature for the recognition.

Key provisions and changes

Honorary designation: The core provision is to bestow recognition on Frank Thomas. This may take the form of a formal resolution or commendation that commemorates his achievements.

The text likely authorizes or directs the appropriate legislative body (or a state/city entity) to issue the commendation, and to distribute or display it as appropriate.

Typically, such measures do not create new laws, impose duties, or authorize expenditures; they primarily record a ceremonial acknowledgement.

Who or what would be affected

Frank Thomas: The primary honoree who would receive the formal recognition.

The sponsoring legislators and the legislative records: The bill would add an official resolution to the legislative record acknowledging Frank Thomas.

Potentially the community or organization associated with Frank Thomas if the measure is distributed to schools, libraries, or local government entities for display.

Procedural and timeline aspects

As a bill introduced in the Illinois General Assembly (104th Session) with a co-sponsor, it would proceed through standard legislative steps for ceremonial resolutions:

Committee assignment and potential endorsement or passage.
Floor consideration and vote by the General Assembly.
Possible presentation or ceremonial reading after passage.

There is no indication of mandated funding or fiscal impact; ceremonial resolutions typically do not require budget allocations or ongoing expenditures.

Specific dates, committee names, or additional procedural milestones are not provided in the brief overview.

Notes

The description provided is limited to the bill title and sponsor information. For a precise understanding of the exact language, scope, and any attached appendices (e.g., birth date, reasons for recognition, or issuing authority), the bill’s text as filed in the legislative records should be consulted.

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