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SR 250

MEMORIAL-ARTHUR ALBORES

104th Regular Session Introduced by Don Harmon

Ceremonial SR 250 designates Feb 26, 2025 as DeKalb Day at the GA Capitol and mourns Arthur Albores in Illinois; conveys recognition, no legal effect.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 250

Summary — SR 250 (Resolution Adopted)

Bill number: SR 250
Title: MEMORIAL — ARTHUR ALBORES (also contains a separate recognition for DeKalb County)
Classification: Senate resolution (ceremonial)
Introduced: March 11, 2025
Status: Resolution Adopted (Read & adopted March 13, 2025; filed with Secretary April 29, 2025; adopted May 1, 2025)

Note: The version text for SR 250 as provided contains two distinct, non‑substantive resolutions in one document: (A) a Georgia Senate resolution recognizing “DeKalb Day at the state capitol” and (B) an Illinois Senate memorial resolution mourning the death of Arthur “Art” Albores. These are ceremonial items and do not create or amend statutory law.

Purpose / Intent

  • Recognize and celebrate DeKalb County, Georgia, by designating February 26, 2025, as “DeKalb Day at the state capitol,” highlighting the county’s history, institutions, diversity, economy, and governance.
  • Express condolences and memorialize Arthur “Art” Albores of Oak Park (Illinois), recounting his life, career in education and service, family, and community contributions.

Key provisions and findings

DeKalb County recognition (Georgia portion)
- Recitals note DeKalb County’s establishment (December 9, 1822), area (269 sq. miles), strategic location between Atlanta and Athens, and role as a commerce/education corridor.
- Highlights higher‑education institutions (Emory University, Agnes Scott College, Oglethorpe University, Georgia Piedmont Technical College).
- Notes major healthcare and research institutions (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emory Healthcare, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, connection to Grady Hospital).
- Emphasizes county diversity (over 100 nationalities, 140+ languages) and economic strengths (technology, film/entertainment, logistics, advanced manufacturing, DeKalb‑Peachtree Airport).
- Recognizes CEO Lorraine Cochran‑Johnson for historic leadership as first African American woman elected DeKalb County CEO.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.

Arthur “Art” Albores memorial (Illinois portion)
- Recites biographical details: born March 1, 1930, Chicago; BS from North Central College (1956); Peace Corps service (establishing YMCAs in Venezuela, 1965–67); Master of Education; ~40‑year career in education (Spanish teacher at Oak Park and River Forest High School, Northern Illinois University); active parish and volunteer; family survivors listed.
- Resolves that the Illinois Senate mourn his passing (died October 12, 2024) and directs presentation of a copy of the resolution to his family.

Who is affected / impact

  • These are ceremonial resolutions: they confer recognition and express condolences only. They have no binding legal or fiscal effects.
  • Primary audiences/beneficiaries: DeKalb County officials/residents, institutions highlighted (education/healthcare/economic sectors), the family and community of Arthur Albores.

Procedural notes

  • Legislative actions recorded include receipt by Secretary (Mar 11, 2025), read & adopted (Mar 13, 2025), report of enrollment, filing with Secretary (Apr 29, 2025), and final adoption (May 1, 2025).
  • Document indicates broad co‑sponsorship (listed co‑sponsors and a notation “Co‑Sponsor All Senators” on Apr 29).
  • As a resolution, no executive signature or statutory enactment is required.

If you want, I can extract a one‑page version suitable for publication or prepare a plain‑language blurb for constituent distribution.

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

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