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HR 1480

Congratulating Matt Russell on his retirement as principal of Allen High School.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Candy Noble

The bill purely honors Matt Russell for his retirement as Allen High School principal, with ceremonial recognition and no legal or funding impact.

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Bill Summary · HR 1480

Summary of H.R. 1480 (2025) — Congratulating Matt Russell on his retirement as principal of Allen High School

Purpose and Intent

H.R. 1480 is a non‑legislative, commemorative resolution that formally recognizes and congratulates Matt Russell on his retirement from his position as principal of Allen High School. The resolution’s intent is ceremonial: to record appreciation in the official proceedings of the House of Representatives for Mr. Russell’s service to the school and community and to offer best wishes for his retirement.

Key Provisions

The text of this resolution is not included here, but based on the bill classification and standard form for similar resolutions, H.R. 1480 likely contains the following elements:
- A preamble noting Matt Russell’s service as principal of Allen High School and summarizing his career achievements and contributions to students, faculty, and the community.
- A resolving clause that formally congratulates him on his retirement.
- A clause extending the House’s best wishes for his future endeavors.
- A provision directing that an official copy of the resolution be transmitted to Mr. Russell (common in honorary resolutions).

No appropriation, regulatory change, or binding legal authority is created by the resolution.

Who Is Affected

  • Directly: Matt Russell (the honoree).
  • Indirectly: Allen High School, its students, staff, and broader local community—who receive public recognition of their principal’s service.
  • Governmental/Legal Effect: None. The resolution is purely honorary and does not change statutes, regulations, or federal funding.

Procedural / Timeline Information

  • Introduced in the House: February 21, 2025
  • Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce: February 21, 2025
  • Filed: May 30, 2025
  • Referred to Local & Consent Calendars: May 31, 2025
  • Rules suspended and Adopted by the House: June 2, 2025
  • Reported enrolled: June 3, 2025

“Adopted” indicates the House approved the resolution (typically by voice vote or unanimous consent for non-controversial items). “Reported enrolled” denotes the final enrolled version was prepared following adoption. As an honorary House resolution, it does not require Senate consideration or presidential action.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Representative David Kustoff
  • Cosponsor: Representative Chris Pappas

Impact

  • Symbolic/ceremonial recognition recorded in the Congressional Record.
  • Public acknowledgement that can be used by the honoree and the school for community relations and historical record.
  • No legal, budgetary, or regulatory impacts.

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

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