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HR 384

CONGRATS-GEJA'S CAFE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Margaret Croke

Ceremonial resolutions commend Ben Hill County School District for literacy improvements and Geja’s Café for its 60-year community role, without creating legal obligations.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 384

Summary — H.R. 384 (Resolution Adopted)

Note: the supplied bill text appears to contain two distinct ceremonial resolutions that share the designation “H.R. 384” in different jurisdictions. One is a Georgia House-style resolution congratulating the Ben Hill County School District for receiving a literacy award; the other is an Illinois House-style resolution congratulating Geja’s Café on its 60th anniversary. The procedural history and sponsor list in the materials also mix entries from multiple jurisdictions. Below are clear, separate summaries of the two resolution texts included, followed by overall procedural and effect notes.

Quick overview

  • Bill number: H.R. 384 (resolution)
  • Classification: House resolution (ceremonial/commendatory)
  • Status: Adopted (per provided legislative actions)
  • Introduced: January 14, 2025 (per materials)
  • Purpose: To congratulate and commend entities for notable achievements — (1) Ben Hill County School District for receiving the Georgia Reads Community Award, and (2) Geja’s Café (Chicago) on its 60th anniversary.

A. Ben Hill County School District — “Georgia Reads Community Award” resolution

Main purpose

To congratulate and commend the Ben Hill County School District for receiving the Georgia Reads Community Award and for its community partnerships and efforts to improve literacy.

Key provisions / content

  • Recognizes the Georgia Council on Literacy and the Georgia Reads Community Award (award criteria cited: community partnerships of two or more organizations maintained for at least three years with a strategic plan and measurable literacy outcomes).
  • Commends Ben Hill County School District for collaborative initiatives addressing barriers to literacy (poverty, resource gaps, academic challenges).
  • Lists partners involved in the district’s work: Communities in Schools (site coordinators providing mentorship, counseling, academic support), L4GA, CLCP, Fitzgerald–Ben Hill Chamber of Commerce, Dorminy Medical Center, Monitor Enrichment Program, civic organizations, PTOs, and local businesses/industries.
  • States that these partnerships have developed programs that increased literacy and reading proficiency in the community.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to the Ben Hill County School District.

Who is affected

  • Ben Hill County School District, partner organizations, students and families in Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County, and the wider community that benefits from improved literacy.

B. Geja’s Café — Chicago 60th Anniversary resolution

Main purpose

To congratulate Geja’s Café (Lincoln Park, Chicago) on its 60th anniversary and commend its role as a neighborhood institution and romantic dining destination.

Key provisions / content

  • Recites the restaurant’s history: opened in 1965 as a wine-and-cheese bar by John Davis; became fondue-only in 1971 and settled at its current West Armitage Avenue location that year.
  • Describes its signature three-course fondue dinner (cheese course, entrée fondue with meats/seafood/vegetables, dessert Belgian chocolate).
  • Notes cultural significance: over 500 marriage proposals, long-standing popularity among Chicago residents and visitors.
  • Identifies current owners (Jeff and Darla Lawler — Jeff purchased the business in 2015 after >30 years of association).
  • Declares Geja’s Café a pillar of the Lincoln Park community and requests presentation of a suitable copy of the resolution to the restaurant.

Who is affected

  • Geja’s Café owners and staff, neighborhood residents, patrons, and the Lincoln Park local economy.

Procedural status and sponsors (as provided)

  • Key actions listed: Introduced 2025-01-14; referred to House Committee on the Judiciary 2025-01-14; Rules suspended and adopted 2025-02-27; reported enrolled 2025-02-27; filed 2025-02-26; placed on Agreed Resolutions calendar and adopted 2025-05-27; filed with Clerk by Rep. Margaret Croke 2025-05-23.
  • Sponsors/cosponsors listed in supplied materials (mixed jurisdictions): Ben Cline (primary), Noel Williams, Jr. (primary), Chris Erwin (primary), Leesa Hagan (primary), Harriet M. Hageman (cosponsor), Jefferson Van Drew (cosponsor), Scott Fitzgerald (cosponsor). (These names appear to reflect multiple legislatures; verify official record for accurate sponsor attribution.)
  • Related bill: S. 1059 (companion) — verify jurisdiction and linkage.

Effect and impact

  • These are ceremonial commendatory resolutions. They express institutional recognition and congratulations; they do not create legal obligations, appropriations, or regulatory changes.
  • Practical impact: public recognition which can raise visibility for literacy programs (Ben Hill) and acknowledge a local business’s longevity and community contribution (Geja’s). The Ben Hill resolution highlights community-based literacy practices that may serve as models for replication.

Notes and recommendations

  • The supplied materials combine text from different jurisdictions (Georgia House, Illinois House, and sponsor names from other legislatures). Confirm the official legislative source (state legislature or U.S. House) and the final enrolled text before citing or acting on procedural details.
  • If you need: (1) a plain-language brief suitable for local press or community stakeholders, or (2) verification of the official legislative record (final enrolled resolution, official sponsor list per jurisdiction), I can prepare that next.

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

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