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HR 534

CONGRATS-JEFF KOLBUS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Ryan Spain

Adopted ceremonial resolutions recognizing Meadowcreek Title I Parent Centers and Jeff Kolbus for election as 2025 president-elect of the Illinois Realtors Association.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 534

Summary — H.R. 534 ("CONGRATS — Jeff Kolbus") (Resolution Adopted)

Note on record: The available version text appears to combine two separate ceremonial resolutions (one commending Title I Parent Centers in the Meadowcreek Cluster and another congratulating Jeff Kolbus on his election as president‑elect of the Illinois Realtors Association). The bill metadata and sponsor list also mix names and jurisdictions. The summary below separates and summarizes the two distinct resolution texts and highlights procedural status and inconsistencies in the public record. Verify the authoritative text with the relevant legislative clerk (state House websites) for final use.

Purpose and intent

  • Resolution A (Meadowcreek Title I Parent Centers): To formally commend the Title I Parent Centers of the Meadowcreek Cluster and to honor the Parent Instructional Coordinators (PICs) and Parent Outreach Liaisons who support family engagement, provide resources, and strengthen school–family–community connections across specific schools in the Meadowcreek Cluster.
  • Resolution B (Jeff Kolbus): To congratulate Jeff Kolbus of Edwards, IL, on being elected the 2025 president‑elect of the Illinois Realtors Association and to recognize his career, community service, professional certifications, and contributions to the real estate industry.

Key provisions / content

  • Resolution A (Meadowcreek Cluster)

    • Names and commends PICs and Parent Outreach Liaisons at the following schools:
    • Graves Elementary: Johann Timaran Rengifo (PIC) and Sandy Reavis (Outreach Liaison)
    • Lilburn Elementary: Lucy Torp and Kenny Venegas (Parent Liaisons)
    • Nesbit Elementary: Amanda Scott (PIC) and Diana Rubio (Outreach Liaison)
    • Rockbridge Elementary: Kyla Ramsey (PIC) and Ivan Cerda (Outreach Liaison)
    • Lilburn Middle: Michael Doyne (PIC) and Yvonne Kroll (Outreach Liaison)
    • Radloff Middle: Judy Ruiz (PIC) and Nathaly Benavides (Outreach Liaison)
    • Meadowcreek High: Martha Alanis (PIC)
    • Also recognizes parent centers at Ferguson Elementary, Meadowcreek Elementary, and McClure Health Science High School
    • Describes specific activities: food distributions, family workshops, school pantries/Care Closet, multilingual workshops, English classes, volunteer/engagement programs (e.g., All Pro Dad, Tech Wednesdays), and community partnerships.
    • Directs the Clerk to make copies available to the Title I Parent Centers.

  • Resolution B (Jeff Kolbus)

    • Congratulates Jeff Kolbus on his election as 2025 president‑elect of the Illinois Realtors Association.
    • Summarizes his biography and career highlights: began real estate in 1994, leadership of Traders Realty (merged with RE/MAX), service on REALTOR committees and boards, RPAC Hall of Fame induction (2023) for lifetime RPAC investment ≥ $25,000, volunteer/community roles (e.g., Home Builders Association of Greater Peoria, OSF Francis Medical Center Foundation).
    • Notes professional credentials (e.g., AHWD, C2EX, SRS, GRI, ePro) and prior civic roles (planning & zoning).
    • Directs presentation of a suitable copy of the resolution to Jeff Kolbus.

Who/what is affected

  • These are ceremonial, non‑binding resolutions recognizing individuals and school support staff. They do not create new rights, obligations, or expenditures.
  • Primary beneficiaries of the commendation: identified Parent Centers, named PICs and Parent Outreach Liaisons, and Jeff Kolbus as the honoree.

Procedural / timeline highlights (as recorded)

  • Introduced: January 16, 2025
  • Committee referrals (as recorded): Natural Resources; Agriculture; later to Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture (these committee referrals appear inconsistent with the content of the resolutions and suggest a record‑keeping anomaly)
  • House actions:
    • Read and Adopted: March 6, 2025 (House First Readers / House Read and Adopted)
    • Referred to Local & Consent Calendars: March 19, 2025
    • Considered in Local & Consent Calendars: March 26, 2025
    • Placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar: March 28, 2025
    • Laid before the House / Adopted: March 31, 2025
    • Reported enrolled: April 1, 2025
    • Later filed with Clerk and placed on Agreed Resolutions Calendar: October 28–29, 2025 (filed by Rep. Ryan Spain; adopted Oct. 29, 2025)
  • Status: Resolution Adopted (ceremonial/commemorative)

Impact and legal effect

  • Purely honorary/ceremonial recognition. No statutory changes, funding, or regulatory effects are established by the resolution text.
  • Primary impact is public recognition and official commendation for the named individuals and centers.

Record inconsistencies / recommendation

  • The public file merges content from at least two different resolutions and lists sponsors that include U.S. Congressional names alongside state legislators. Committee referrals to Natural Resources and Agriculture do not align with the subject matter (congratulatory and educational family‑engagement topics).
  • Recommendation: Confirm the authoritative version and jurisdiction (state House of Representatives for Illinois or Georgia) with the official legislative clerk’s office or legislative website to reconcile the merged records before citation or further use.

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

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