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HR 481

CONGRATS-MAXIMUS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Davis

Ceremonial resolution honors Dr. William Wessinger and congratulates Maximus on its 50th anniversary, recognizing public service and growth with symbolic commendation only.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 481

Summary — H.R. 481 (CONGRATS‑MAXIMUS) — Resolution Adopted

Status: Resolution (ceremonial) — Adopted
Introduced: January 16, 2025
Legislative status highlights: Referred to House Ways & Means (1/16/2025); placed on calendars and considered in March 2025; reported enrolled (4/1/2025); adopted (laid before House 3/31/2025; final entry “Resolution Adopted” 10/14/2025). Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lisa Davis (9/24/2025).

Note on text: The legislative file contains two distinct ceremonial texts merged into a single document. One is a memorial resolution honoring Dr. William Nettles Wessinger (Georgia); the other is a congratulatory resolution marking the 50th anniversary of Maximus (text references the Illinois House). The following summarizes both components and procedural details.

Purpose / Intent

  • To honor and memorialize the life and public service of Dr. William Nettles Wessinger (memorial resolution).
  • To congratulate Maximus on its 50th anniversary (congratulatory resolution) and recognize the company’s public‑sector service and growth.

Key provisions and content

  • Memorial for Dr. William N. Wessinger:

    • Recites biographical details: born March 25, 1947 (Columbia, SC); passed February 20, 2025.
    • Notes military service as a U.S. Army Flight Surgeon (rank: Captain) and later medical training (Duke University School of Medicine — orthopedic residency, chief resident, fellowship in hand & upper extremities).
    • Summarizes professional career: moved to Savannah, GA in 1981; practiced with Orthopedic Associates/Optim Orthopedics for over 23 years; later served as Senior VP of Medical Affairs / Chief Medical Officer at Memorial Health; membership in professional societies (American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Piedmont Orthopedic Society at Duke, Georgia Orthopedic Society).
    • Recognizes family: wife Karen; children Lucy and William; grandchildren Noel and Freya.
    • Directs the Clerk to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to the family.

  • Congratulatory resolution for Maximus:

    • Recognizes Maximus (headquartered McLean, VA) for 50 years of service since founding on September 18, 1975.
    • Praises Maximus’s role partnering with federal, state, and local governments to modernize public programs and deliver services (Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, ACA-related programs, veteran assessments, disability services, child support enforcement, workforce programs).
    • Notes growth from a one‑person consultancy to a global operations company with ~40,000 employees (text references growth and modernization, data‑driven operations, and customer focus).
    • Expresses congratulations and wishes continued success; directs presentation of a suitable copy as an expression of esteem.

Who is affected

  • No regulatory or fiscal effects. These are honorary resolutions affecting:
    • The family and professional legacy of Dr. Wessinger (symbolic recognition).
    • Maximus, its employees, partners, and stakeholders (public acknowledgment of company milestone).
    • Relevant communities and institutions named (Memorial Health, Orthopedic Associates, government program beneficiaries) receive formal commendation but no change in law or funding.

Procedural / timeline aspects

  • Classified as a resolution (non‑binding, ceremonial).
  • Key dates: introduced 1/16/2025; various House calendar actions in March 2025; reported enrolled 4/1/2025; final adoption noted 10/14/2025.
  • Sponsors (as listed): Julia Brownley (primary), Val T. Hoyle (cosponsor), Edna Jackson (primary), Jesse Petrea (primary), Bill Hitchens (primary), Carl Gilliard (primary), Ron Stephens (primary), Lisa Davis (primary).

Effect

  • Symbolic recognition only — no change to statutes, budgets, or regulatory authority. The resolution memorializes an individual and congratulates a private company on an anniversary.

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

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