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HR 1543

In memory of Dave Welch.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Steve Toth

A ceremonial memorial recognizing Dave Welch's life and service, expressing condolences, and recording Congress's official tribute, with no legal or financial effects.

Reported enrolled
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Bill Summary · HR 1543

Summary — H.R. 1543 (120th Congress)

Title: In memory of Dave Welch.
Classification: Resolution — Memorial (WELCH, DAVE)
Primary sponsor: Rep. Marilyn Strickland
Cosponsors: Jennifer L. McClellan; Eleanor Holmes Norton; Jill N. Tokuda; Steven Horsford; Veronica Escobar; Ted Lieu; Mikie Sherrill; Terri A. Sewell; Marc A. Veasey

Purpose / Intent

H.R. 1543 is a congressional memorial resolution introduced to honor the memory of Dave Welch. These types of House resolutions formally recognize and commemorate a deceased individual’s life and service, express condolences to family and community, and record Congress’s appreciation or sorrow on the Congressional Record. The publicly available metadata does not include the resolution’s full text, so this summary describes the bill’s purpose based on its title and classification as a memorial resolution.

Key provisions (typical for a memorial resolution)

Because the actual text is not provided in the bill metadata, the resolution likely includes some or all of the following elements commonly found in memorial resolutions:
- A brief recital of Dave Welch’s life, accomplishments, and public or community service.
- An expression of sorrow at his passing and condolences to his family, friends, and community.
- Recognition of his contributions (e.g., professional, civic, or military service) and the impact of his work.
- A provision to have the resolution’s text entered into the Congressional Record or printed for distribution.

Note: The exact language and any specific accomplishments or biographical details would be contained in the resolution’s text; consult the full text for precise wording.

Who is affected

  • Primary: the family, friends, colleagues, and community of Dave Welch (symbolic recognition and formal condolences).
  • Secondary: Members of Congress and the public via the Congressional Record and any public statements or ceremonies tied to the resolution.
  • No substantive legal, regulatory, or budgetary effects — memorial resolutions are ceremonial.

Procedural history and timeline

  • 2025-02-24: Introduced in the House; referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • 2025-06-02: Filed; Rules suspended; placed on Local & Consent Calendars; Adopted by the House.
  • 2025-06-03: Reported enrolled.

Status “Reported enrolled” indicates the resolution was finalized in its enrolled form following adoption by the House. As a House memorial resolution, it is a ceremonial action of the chamber rather than a bill creating law.

Impact

  • Symbolic and commemorative: formally records Congress’s recognition and condolences.
  • No legal or financial impact (does not create rights, obligations, or appropriations).
  • Provides an official record of appreciation and remembrance that may be used by the family, community, and historical record.

If you would like, I can:
- Locate and summarize the full text of the resolution (if available), or
- Check Congressional Record entries or press releases for biographical details about Dave Welch referenced in the resolution.

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