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HR 301

Honoring David’s Cemetery on its Bicentennial.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Andrea White

Ceremonial, nonbinding resolutions across Illinois, Georgia, and Michigan honor a highway designation, STAR Students/Teachers, and Homeschool Week; no policy or funding effect.

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Bill Summary · HR 301

Summary — H.R. 301 (introduced January 9, 2025) — Adopted (resolution)

Warning: the provided bill text appears to contain multiple, distinct ceremonial resolutions from different jurisdictions concatenated into a single document. The content mixes (at least) an Illinois memorial-highway resolution, a Georgia commendation of STAR Students and Teachers, and a Michigan “Homeschool Week” proclamation. Because of that, this summary describes each distinct resolution excerpt contained in the document, and then summarizes the procedural timeline and sponsorship information as provided.

At-a-glance

  • Type: Resolution(s) — ceremonial/honorific (non‑binding)
  • Introduced: 2025-01-09
  • Status: Adopted (per legislative actions listed)
  • Note: Text appears to be an aggregation of multiple unrelated resolutions. No single cohesive substantive policy change or statute is enacted.

1) Illinois — SFC Theodore A. Katsoolias Memorial Highway

  • Purpose: Honor Sergeant First Class Theodore A. Katsoolias, a U.S. Army service member missing in action in the Korean War.
  • Key provisions:
    • Commends the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Heroes Way Designation Program for naming Route 59 in West Chicago (from Route 38 to Route 64) the “SFC Theodore A. Katsoolias Memorial Highway.”
    • Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to the family.
  • Who is affected: Primarily symbolic recognition — family, local community, and motorists on the designated roadway; DOT implements signage if required by its program.
  • Impact: Honorific; no regulatory or fiscal changes beyond possible signage costs administered by DOT under its existing program.

2) Georgia — Commendation of Barrow County’s 2025 STAR Students & STAR Teachers

  • Purpose: Publicly recognize Barrow County’s 2025 STAR Students and the teachers they selected as STAR Teachers.
  • Key provisions:
    • Lists named students (e.g., Christopher S. Mack, Lucy G. Bugg, Bennett Logan, Alexander Liangyu Hou) and their selected teachers.
    • Commends students and teachers and expresses best wishes.
    • Directs the Clerk to make copies available to public/press.
  • Who is affected: The named students and teachers, their schools, and the local education community.
  • Impact: Ceremonial recognition; no legal or funding effects.

3) Michigan — Homeschool Week (Sept 29–Oct 5, 2024)

  • Purpose: Declare Sept. 29–Oct. 5, 2024, as Homeschool Week in Michigan and recognize homeschooling families.
  • Key provisions:
    • Cites Michigan Constitution (parents’ right to direct education).
    • Recognizes homeschooling’s role, promotes and celebrates it as a valid educational option, and commends homeschool parents/guardians.
  • Who is affected: Homeschool families across Michigan and organizations supporting home education.
  • Impact: Symbolic recognition; no statutory changes.

Procedural / Timeline (as provided)

  • 2025-01-09: Introduced; referred to House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • 2025-02-18 to 2025-02-25: Read, rules suspended, adopted; reported enrolled.
  • 2025-06-04 – 2025-06-11: Enrolled, signed by Speaker, and presented to Secretary of State.
  • Additional dates appear (some in 2024) corresponding to earlier introductions/adoptions of similar resolutions in other jurisdictions.

Sponsors / Notes

  • Listed sponsors include a mix of names (e.g., Celeste Maloy; Chuck Efstration; Jaime Greene; Josh Harder; Susie Lee; Pete Stauber), reflecting the mixed-source nature of the document.
  • Because the text aggregates multiple, jurisdictionally disparate resolutions, it is not possible to attribute a single sponsor set or a single jurisdictional effect without corrected source material.

If you want a focused summary for one of these specific resolutions (Illinois memorial highway, Georgia STAR awards, or Michigan Homeschool Week), tell me which one and I will produce a jurisdiction‑specific, detailed summary and citation-ready language.

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

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