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HR 529

CONGRATS-ROSA THOMAS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Chris Welch

Ceremonial House resolution honors Rosa Thomas on her 100th birthday and directs a copy to her; it has no legal or fiscal effects.

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Bill Summary · HR 529

Summary — H.R. 529 (CONGRATS-ROSA THOMAS)

Overview

H.R. 529 is a non‑binding, ceremonial House resolution introduced January 16, 2025, that congratulates Rosa Thomas on the occasion of her 100th birthday (December 1, 2025) and directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to her. The legislative record provided also contains a separate, distinct congratulatory resolution recognizing Dr. Constance Levett Abbott; the two texts appear to have been combined in the supplied material. Both are honorific resolutions and carry no legal or fiscal effects.

Key provisions

  • Formally congratulates Rosa Thomas on her 100th birthday and expresses the esteem of the House.
  • Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Rosa Thomas as an expression of respect.
  • (Separate text) Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Constance Levett Abbott for her ministry, education, and community service, and directs that a copy of that resolution be made available to her.

Background on the honorees (as described in the resolution text)

  • Rosa Thomas

    • Born December 1, 1925, in Providence, Rhode Island.
    • Moved to Maywood, Illinois in the early 1950s.
    • Married Lawrence “Bud” Thomas; together they raised five children (all Proviso East High School graduates).
    • Grandmother of seven and great‑grandmother of seven; family members attended schools in Illinois’ 7th District.
    • Longtime community volunteer; served with the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, the Maywood VFW, and the Maywood Charter (organization name as given).
    • Avid fan of Chicago sports teams (Bulls, Cubs, Bears).
    • Occasion honored: her 100th birthday celebration on December 1, 2025.

  • Dr. Constance Levett Abbott (text appears to be a separate resolution)

    • Licensed to preach in 1996; served in multiple ministerial roles, including under Pastor Keith D. Brooks.
    • Appointed Senior Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church (Conyers, Georgia) on February 26, 2022.
    • Developed a 6‑month discipleship curriculum and a 10‑course Ministerial Training Curriculum.
    • Served on advisory boards (South University DMIN Program Advisory Committee; P.E.A.R.L. Advisory Board) and was recognized in November 2023 as an “Unsung Hero” by a community‑based network with Morehouse School of Medicine.

Sponsors and procedural history

  • Sponsors listed (from provided material): August Pfluger (primary), Doreen Carter (primary), Emanuel “Chris” Welch (primary), with Claudia Tenney and Brian Babin noted as cosponsors. (The mixed list suggests multiple sponsors from different jurisdictions may be reflected in the combined text.)
  • Key actions/dates:
    • Introduced: 2025‑01‑16 (referred to House Committee on House Administration).
    • Filed: 2025‑03‑12.
    • Rules suspended / Reported enrolled / Adopted: 2025‑03‑19.
    • Placed on Calendar — Agreed Resolutions / Resolution Adopted: 2025‑10‑28.
    • Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch: 2025‑10‑27.

Effect and impact

  • This resolution is purely honorary/ceremonial. It does not create legal obligations, allocate funds, or change policy.
  • Primary effect: public recognition of the individuals named (Rosa Thomas and, in the separate text, Dr. Constance L. Abbott) and provision of an official copy of the resolution to the honorees.
  • Affected parties: the honorees, their families, and the local communities whose contributions are acknowledged.

Note: The supplied document contains two distinct honorific resolutions merged together (one for Rosa Thomas and one for Dr. Constance Levett Abbott). Each functions independently as a ceremonial recognition.

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

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