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HR 515

CONGRATS-MICHAEL K. DURKIN

104th Regular Session Introduced by Brad Stephens

Ceremonial resolutions honor individual achievements and service, with no legal or budgetary effect.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 515

Summary — H.R. 515 (titled “CONGRATS–MICHAEL K. DURKIN”)

Status: Resolution Adopted; Introduced January 16, 2025

Important note about source material
- The provided text contains two distinct, short-form resolutions from different jurisdictions that were merged together: (1) a Georgia House resolution honoring the late Larry Max Cox, and (2) an Illinois House resolution congratulating Michael K. “Mike” Durkin on his 2025 University of Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame induction. The legislative-actions and sponsor lists supplied appear to mix federal House procedural entries and many U.S. House members. Because of these inconsistencies, this summary treats both resolution texts separately and flags that readers should verify the official record in the appropriate legislature (Georgia General Assembly, Illinois General Assembly, or U.S. Congress) for precise procedural history.

Summary — Resolution honoring Larry Max Cox (Georgia)
- Purpose/Intent: To honor the life, public service, and community contributions of Larry Max Cox, who died October 4, 2024.
- Key provisions:
- Expresses the Georgia House’s condolences and recognition of Cox’s service.
- Lists his public-service background (Gwinnett County police officer in the 1970s; U.S. Army veteran), long career at UPS (27 years, rising to vice president of telecommunications), community involvement (Rotary Club, Cattlemen’s Association, Chamber of Commerce, local food banks and foundations), scholarship work, and mentoring at Ila Elementary School.
- Recognizes family survivors (wife Linda, son Jason, and three grandchildren).
- Directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for the family.
- Impact: Honorary and symbolic; no legal or fiscal effects. Affects Cox’s family, local community organizations, and the historical record of the Georgia House.

Summary — Resolution congratulating Michael K. “Mike” Durkin (Illinois)
- Purpose/Intent: To congratulate Mike Durkin on induction into the University of Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame, Class of 2025.
- Key provisions:
- Recites Durkin’s athletic achievements (Big Ten championships across 1972–1975, NCAA top-ten finishes, All‑American status, sub‑4-minute mile, U.S. Olympic Team qualification in 1976 and 1980) and academic accomplishments (U. of Illinois degree 1975; J.D., IIT Chicago‑Kent College of Law, 1978).
- Notes his legal career (founding partner at Storino, Ramello & Durkin; municipal and labor/employment law; service as village/township attorney).
- Congratulates him on the Hall of Fame induction and requests presentation of a suitable copy as a symbol of esteem.
- Impact: Honorary; no legal or budgetary effect. Recognizes Durkin publicly and provides a formal copy of the resolution to him.

Procedural/timeline notes (from supplied actions)
- The text lists several procedural entries (introduced 2025‑01‑16; referred to committee; read and adopted March 2025; reported enrolled April 1, 2025; final “Resolution Adopted” October 28, 2025). These entries appear inconsistent with the two different resolution texts and jurisdictions; verify official legislative databases for authoritative status and dates.

Bottom line
- Both texts are ceremonial resolutions recognizing individual achievements and service. They are nonbinding, do not change law or appropriate funds, and primarily serve to record legislative recognition and to provide commemorative copies to the named individuals or their families. Verify which legislature (state or federal) holds the official record for each text before citing procedural status.

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

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