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HR 1259

In memory of former state representative Fred Charles Head of Athens.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Keith Bell

H.Res.1259 memorializes Fred Charles Head of Athens, honoring his life and public service; a ceremonial record with condolences and no legal or funding impact.

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Bill Summary · HR 1259

Summary — H. Res. 1259 (2025)

Title: In memory of former state representative Fred Charles Head of Athens.

Main purpose

H. Res. 1259 is a commemorative (memorial) House resolution honoring the life and public service of Fred Charles Head of Athens. Its purpose is symbolic: to recognize Head’s contributions, express condolences to his family and community, and place a memorial statement in the Congressional Record.

Key provisions and content

  • The bill is a House resolution (memorial) — an honorary statement rather than a statute.
  • Although the full text of the resolution is not provided here, memorial resolutions customarily:
    • Summarize the deceased’s biography and public service record,
    • Recognize notable achievements and contributions to the community or state,
    • Extend sympathy to surviving family and friends,
    • Direct that the resolution be printed in the Congressional Record.
  • H. Res. 1259 follows that pattern as a formal memorial to Fred Charles Head of Athens.

Sponsors and support

  • Primary sponsor: Rep. Stephen F. Lynch (MA)
  • Cosponsors: Chrissy Houlahan; Raúl M. Grijalva; Eleanor Holmes Norton; Gerald E. Connolly; Jill N. Tokuda; Mark DeSaulnier; Sanford D. Bishop; James P. McGovern; Rashida Tlaib; Deborah K. Ross; Lori Trahan

Procedural history and status

  • Introduced in the House: February 12, 2025
  • Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs: February 12, 2025
  • Filed: May 15, 2025
  • Referred to Local & Consent Calendars: May 20, 2025
  • Considered in Local & Consent Calendars: May 22, 2025
  • Placed on the Congressional (Congratulatory & Memorial) Resolutions Calendar: May 23, 2025
  • Laid before the House and Adopted: May 23, 2025
  • Reported enrolled: May 23, 2025

(“Reported enrolled” indicates the resolution was prepared in its final form for the House and entered into the official record.)

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic: the resolution affects no legal rights, programmatic activities, or federal spending.
  • Directly recognizes Head’s family, constituents and colleagues by publicly recording congressional recognition and condolences.
  • Provides an official memorial entry in the Congressional Record and serves as a historical acknowledgment of Head’s public service.

Impact

  • No statutory or budgetary effect. H. Res. 1259 is ceremonial and honors an individual’s life and service; it creates no obligations or changes in law.

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

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