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HR 1451

In memory of Ronald Edward Shifflett of Burton.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Drew Darby

Ceremonial, non-binding House memorial honoring Ronald Edward Shifflett, expressing condolences to his family and community; adopted and entered into the Congressional Record.

Reported enrolled
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Bill Summary · HR 1451

Summary — H.Res. 1451 (118th Congress)

Title: In memory of Ronald Edward Shifflett of Burton.
Sponsor: Rep. Josh Brecheen (primary)
Classification: House resolution — Memorial/Commemorative
Introduced: February 21, 2025
Status: Reported enrolled; Adopted by the House (June 1, 2025)
Companion bill: S. 630 (Senate companion)

Purpose and intent

H.Res. 1451 is a congressional memorial resolution intended to honor and commemorate the life of Ronald Edward Shifflett of Burton. As a memorial resolution, its purpose is symbolic: to record the condolences and respect of the House of Representatives, to acknowledge Mr. Shifflett’s life and connections to his community, and to provide an official statement of sympathy to his family and associates.

Key provisions

The resolution is ceremonial and typically contains one or more of the following elements (the bill text itself is memorial in nature; specific biographical language should be referenced in the enrolled text):
- A formal statement honoring the memory of Ronald Edward Shifflett.
- An expression of sympathy to his family, friends, and community.
- A request that the enrolled resolution be transmitted or otherwise made available to his surviving relatives and/or community organizations (common practice for such resolutions).

Note: The resolution does not create legal rights, obligations, funding, or changes to statutory law.

Who is affected

  • Primary subjects: The family, friends, and community of Ronald Edward Shifflett (Burton).
  • Institutional effect: The House of Representatives, in recording and adopting the memorial statement; and, if applicable, the Senate via companion S. 630.

Procedural timeline and actions

  • 2025-02-21 — Introduced in the House; referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • 2025-04-23 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
  • 2025-04-30 — Subcommittee hearings held.
  • 2025-05-28 — Filed.
  • 2025-05-29 — Referred to Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-05-30 — Considered in Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-06-01 — Placed on the House Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar; laid before the House; adopted; reported enrolled.

Legal and practical impact

  • H.Res. 1451 is non-binding and ceremonial. It does not change policy, create entitlements, or authorize spending.
  • Adoption formally records the House’s official recognition and condolences and typically results in the resolution being entered into the Congressional Record and transmitted to the family or appropriate local entities.
  • The companion Senate measure (S. 630) indicates parallel recognition efforts in the Senate.

For the full text and enrolled language, consult Congress.gov or the House Clerk’s office, which will provide the official enrolled resolution and any specific biographical or commemorative language used.

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

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