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HR 1153

Honoring Rio Vista Farm in Socorro on the occasion of National Historic Preservation Month.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Mary González

A ceremonial House resolution honors Rio Vista Farm in Socorro during National Historic Preservation Month, raising public awareness and pride with no legal effect.

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Bill Summary · HR 1153

Summary — H. Res. 1153

Honoring Rio Vista Farm in Socorro on the occasion of National Historic Preservation Month

Purpose and intent

H. Res. 1153 is a non‑binding, honorary resolution recognizing and honoring Rio Vista Farm in Socorro (presumed Socorro, New Mexico) on the occasion of National Historic Preservation Month. The resolution is ceremonial and intended to draw attention to the historic, cultural, or community importance of the farm and to commemorate its role in local heritage.

Key provisions

  • Officially honors Rio Vista Farm in Socorro in connection with National Historic Preservation Month.
  • Offers congressional recognition and congratulations to the farm and those involved in its preservation, stewardship, or community activities.
  • Contains no legislative or regulatory directives, does not authorize expenditures, and does not change existing law.

Who is affected

  • Directly: Rio Vista Farm, its owners/operators, preservationists, and the local Socorro community.
  • Indirectly: Constituents, historical societies, local tourism stakeholders, and organizations involved in historic preservation who may benefit from increased public recognition.
  • Note: Because this is a commemorative resolution, it imposes no legal obligations and creates no federal funding or programmatic changes.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced in the House: February 10, 2025
  • Referred to: Committee on Ways and Means and Committee on Energy and Commerce (for provisions within committee jurisdictions), then to Local & Consent Calendars
  • Placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar and laid before the House: May 23, 2025
  • House adoption (nonrecord vote): May 23, 2025
  • Reported enrolled: May 25, 2025
  • Current classification: resolution (congratulatory/honorary)

Sponsors and cosponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Rep. Diana Harshbarger
  • Cosponsors: Reps. Teresa Leger Fernandez, James C. Moylan, Jill N. Tokuda, Don Bacon, Gabe Vasquez, Kim Schrier, Henry Cuellar

Significance and impact

H. Res. 1153 is symbolic recognition designed to raise awareness of Rio Vista Farm’s historic value during National Historic Preservation Month. While it carries no legal or financial effects, such resolutions can enhance public visibility, support local heritage efforts, and encourage community pride or private preservation initiatives.

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

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