Bill
HR 287
H.R. 287 is a ceremonial resolution that expresses official commendations, recognizing an adult-education award recipient and designating Alpha Phi Alpha Day in Illinois.
Note on document inconsistency
- The bill header lists H.R. 287 as “CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Gerard Dale Bergeron,” but the circulated text contains two distinct ceremonial resolutions (one honoring an adult-education award recipient in Georgia and one recognizing Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in Illinois). The legislative actions indicate the measure was introduced and proceeded through House procedures, enrolled, signed by the Speaker, and presented to the Secretary of State. This summary describes the substantive contents found in the circulated text and highlights the procedural status.
Purpose and nature
- H.R. 287 is a non‑binding, ceremonial House resolution. It does not create or amend statutory law but expresses recognition, commendation, and an official observance.
Key provisions in the circulated text
1. Commendation of Ms. Patria Brown (Georgia EAGLE award)
- Recognizes Ms. Patria Brown as the Technical College System of Georgia’s 2024 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) award recipient.
- Notes the EAGLE program’s 31‑year history and statewide role in highlighting adult education.
- States Brown was selected from 25 delegates, will serve as an ambassador for nearly 22,000 adult education students in Georgia, and brings honor to her family, Cobb County School District, and the Technical College System.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Ms. Brown.
Who is affected / impacted
- Primary subjects of recognition: Ms. Patria Brown (adult education ambassador) and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (fraternity members and affiliated communities).
- Indirectly highlights adult education programs (Georgia Technical College System) and civic/educational activities related to Alpha Phi Alpha in Illinois.
- No regulatory, funding, or enforceable changes to law; ceremonial recognition only.
Procedural / timeline highlights
- Introduced: January 9, 2025.
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (and to various state/local committees in the mixed text).
- Rules suspended and adopted (March 6, 2025); enrolled and signed by the Speaker (June 4, 2025).
- Taken by the Clerk and presented to the Secretary of State (June 5, 2025).
- Sponsors and cosponsors listed include Nick LaLota, Charles Martin, Don Parsons, Devan Seabaugh, Ginny Ehrhart, Maurice A. West, II, Justin Slaughter, and Jeremy LaCombe.
Bottom line
- H.R. 287, as circulated, is a ceremonial resolution expressing official commendations and designations (honoring an adult-education award recipient and recognizing Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and declaring Alpha Day). It is symbolic and intended for public recognition and celebration rather than legal or fiscal effect. The document contains multiple, jurisdictionally distinct resolutions and therefore appears to be a compilation or clerical merging of separate ceremonial texts.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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