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HR 882

CONGRATS-MOLLY MCCALLA

104th Regular Session Introduced by Wayne Rosenthal

Honors Molly McCalla for national and state FFA Agricultural Proficiency Awards and youth leadership in Illinois agriculture.

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Bill Summary · HR 882

Bill Overview

  • Bill number and type: HR 882, a House Resolution of the Illinois General Assembly (104th Session)
  • Purpose: Honor and congratulate Molly McCalla for outstanding achievements in the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) program, including a prestigious national Agricultural Proficiency Award and a state-level award, and recognize her contributions to youth leadership and Illinois agriculture.

Main Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly acknowledge Molly McCalla’s accomplishments within the FFA and to highlight the importance of youth leadership in advancing agricultural innovation, sustainability, and stewardship in Illinois.
  • To celebrate the linkage between agricultural education and Illinois’ multibillion-dollar agricultural economy by recognizing a high-achieving youth leader.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Recognition of national achievement: The resolution notes Molly McCalla earned the 2025 National FFA Agricultural Proficiency Award for Sheep Production (the highest national honor for excellence in agricultural entrepreneurship and supervised agricultural experience).
  • State-level recognition: It notes her 2026 Illinois FFA Agricultural Proficiency Award for Diversified Livestock Production, attributed to involvement in poultry egg production, Angus cattle operations, and a sheep enterprise.
  • Background and qualifications: The resolution describes McCalla’s role as a senior member of Staunton FFA, ownership and operation of a Southdown sheep flock, and her demonstrated skills in livestock management, nutrition, health, and show preparation.
  • Additional honors: It mentions her 2026 Murray State University Presidential Fellowship Scholarship in Kentucky.
  • Supportive relationships: The resolution acknowledges her FFA advisors—John Davin, Spencer Laughlin, and Maggie McCalla—and expresses esteem and respect for the honoree and advisors.

Who or What Is Affected

  • Individual honored: Molly McCalla, a student and FFA member from Staunton, Illinois.
  • Advisors and supporters: John Davin, Spencer Laughlin, Maggie McCalla (FFA advisors) receive acknowledgment.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction/Filed date: May 8, 2026, as filed with the Clerk by Representative Wayne A. Rosenthal.
  • Nature of the bill: This is a ceremonial resolution; its effect is to publicly recognize and commend, rather than to create enforceable law or allocate funds.
  • Sponsorship: Co-sponsored by Rep. Wayne Rosenthal.

Potential Impact

  • Public recognition: Provides formal state-level thanks and recognition for a young agricultural leader, potentially inspiring other students and communities.
  • Education and policy context: Highlights the value of agricultural education and the FFA program in Illinois, reinforcing the connection between youth leadership and the agricultural sector.
  • Non-financial: No fiscal appropriation or regulatory changes are proposed; the impact is symbolic and ceremonial.

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

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