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HR 245

CONGRATS-KEVIN J. COLEMAN

104th Regular Session Introduced by Jay Hoffman and 1 co-sponsor

Illinois House ceremonially congratulates Kevin J. Coleman through adopted resolution with no legal effect or substantive policy impact.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 245

Legislative bill overview

HR 245 is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates Kevin J. Coleman. The bill was introduced in the Illinois House of Representatives and was adopted as an agreed resolution, meaning it passed without objection or formal debate.

Why is this important

Congratulatory resolutions serve primarily symbolic purposes—they formally recognize individuals for achievements or contributions. While they carry no legal force, they create an official legislative record of recognition and can be meaningful to honorees and their communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available information about why Kevin J. Coleman specifically was selected for recognition, making it difficult to assess whether the honor was warranted
  • Time and legislative resources devoted to ceremonial resolutions versus substantive policy work
  • Potential inconsistency in who receives such recognitions, raising questions about selection criteria or political favoritism

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

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