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Bill Summary · HR 1128

Summary — H. Res. 1128 (118th Congress): Congratulating Wallace Thomas Shook Jr. of Conroe on his 100th birthday

Purpose

H. Res. 1128 is a House resolution that formally congratulates Wallace Thomas Shook Jr., of Conroe, Texas, on the occasion of his 100th birthday. The resolution is honorary in nature and is intended to recognize Mr. Shook’s longevity and to celebrate this milestone with his family and community.

Key provisions

  • A short, single-purpose resolution that extends congratulations and best wishes to Wallace Thomas Shook Jr. on reaching 100 years of age.
  • No substantive policy changes, statutory amendments, funding allocations, or regulatory effects are included.

Sponsor

  • Representative Michael Lawler (primary sponsor)

Who is affected

  • The principal subject is Wallace Thomas Shook Jr. and his family, friends, and community in Conroe, Texas.
  • The resolution has no legal, fiscal, or regulatory impact on federal agencies, businesses, or the general public.

Procedural history (chronological)

  • 2025-02-07: Introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • 2025-05-12: Resolution filed.
  • 2025-05-16: Referred to Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-05-22: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-05-23: Adopted by the House; laid before the House and placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar.
  • 2025-05-25: Reported enrolled.

Impact and legal effect

  • The resolution is purely ceremonial and carries no binding legal effect, budgetary impact, or enforceable requirements.
  • Its primary impact is symbolic recognition and public acknowledgement of Mr. Shook’s 100th birthday by the U.S. House of Representatives.

Classification and subject codes

  • Classification: Resolution (congratulatory & honorary)
  • Subject codes noted in bill record: Resolutions—Congratulatory & Honorary (I0705); SHOOK, WALLACE THOMAS, JR. (NP7QL)

This summary reflects the text and procedural record provided; no additional biographical details about the honoree are included in the legislative material.

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

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