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HR 438

CONGRATS-MACHI NELSON

104th Regular Session Introduced by Chris Welch

Commend Spelman College Glee Club’s centennial legacy and celebrate Machi Nelson’s IHSA high jump state title, recognizing athletic achievement and cultural impact.

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Bill Summary · HR 438

Summary — H.R. 438 (titled “CONGRATS‑MACHI NELSON”) — Resolution Adopted

Note up front: the materials provided appear to combine text from more than one short, non‑binding resolution across different jurisdictions. One portion commends the Spelman College Glee Club on its 100th anniversary; a second portion is an Illinois House resolution congratulating Machi Nelson for winning the high jump at the 2025 IHSA Class 3A State Finals. The sponsors and procedural history provided appear to mix federal Representatives and Illinois House actions. The summary below captures the substantive content and procedural points contained in the supplied document.

Purpose and intent

  • To formally recognize and commend individuals/organizations for notable accomplishments:
    • Commend the Spelman College Glee Club on its 100th anniversary (established 1924) for its musical achievements, community outreach, and role as an ambassador for the college.
    • Congratulate Machi Nelson, a Proviso West High School graduate, for placing first in the high jump at the 2025 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 3A Boys Track and Field State Finals.

Key provisions / text highlights

  • Spelman College Glee Club:

    • Notes the Glee Club’s founding in 1924 and century‑long tradition of musical excellence.
    • Lists notable collaborations/performances (Atlanta Symphony Orchestra; Aretha Franklin; Stevie Wonder; President Barack Obama; Mormon Tabernacle Choir; India.Arie; Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday celebration; King Celebration).
    • Commends the Glee Club’s role in cultural enrichment, leadership development, and community building.
    • Specifically acknowledges current director Dr. Kevin P. Johnson.
    • Directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available to the Glee Club.

  • Machi Nelson (Illinois resolution):

    • Records that the IHSA Class 3A Boys Track and Field State Finals occurred May 30–31, 2025, at Eastern Illinois University.
    • States that Machi Nelson (Proviso West HS) cleared 2.05 meters in the high jump to win first place; he also qualified in the long jump at state finals and won the high jump at the March 2025 Illinois Top Times Indoor Championships.
    • Notes Nelson was named Young Sportsman of the Year by the American Multi‑Ethnic Commission (AMEC) at a 2025 gala.
    • Expresses congratulations and wishes him success; directs presentation of a suitable copy of the resolution.

Who is affected

  • Primary beneficiaries are honorees (Spelman College Glee Club and Machi Nelson) and their institutions/communities (Spelman College, Proviso West High School, and local/regional communities).
  • These are ceremonial recognitions only; no regulatory, fiscal, or programmatic effects.

Procedural/timeline notes

  • Introduced: January 15, 2025.
  • Various entries in the provided history include committee referrals (House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs; Subcommittee on Health), readings, suspension of rules, adoption, filing/enrollment, and placement on agreed resolution calendars.
  • Dates in the record include March 3–6, 2025 (filed, rules suspended, adopted, reported enrolled) and October 14, 2025 (placed on calendar; resolution adopted). Materials also note filing with the Clerk on August 6, 2025.
  • Because the document mixes materials referencing the Illinois General Assembly and U.S. House Representatives, consult the official legislative clerk or the relevant chamber’s website for the authoritative version and final enactment record.

Impact

  • Purely honorary: raises public recognition of the Glee Club’s centennial legacy and Machi Nelson’s athletic achievement.
  • No legal, budgetary, or programmatic changes are made by these resolutions.

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

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