Bill
SR 428
Two ceremonial resolutions: Georgia honors the Lopez family for child-welfare advocacy linked to SB 259; Illinois mourns David Hohl; neither changes law.
Status: Resolution adopted
Introduced: April 17, 2025
Classification: Ceremonial Senate resolution (non‑binding)
Action: Read and adopted (record shows actions on/around April 23, 2025; file also contains entries dated March and October 2025)
Note on source text: The legislative file for SR 428 as provided contains two distinct memorial/commendation texts combined in one document. This summary treats them separately for clarity: (A) a Georgia Senate resolution commending the Lopez family for advocacy related to child‑welfare reforms; and (B) an Illinois Senate memorial resolution mourning the death of David “Dave” Hohl.
Purpose and intent
- To recognize and commend the Lopez family for their advocacy on behalf of families affected by child‑welfare investigations and to honor their role in prompting changes to state procedures.
Key provisions
- Recites the Lopez family’s experiences: denial of a second medical opinion, criminal charges, loss of custody based on allegations they assert were false, subsequent dismissal of all charges, and ongoing advocacy.
- Highlights Kelly Lopez’s testimony as instrumental in the passage/implementation of Georgia Senate Bill 259, described as providing updated procedures for cases where a family is suspected of abuse or neglect.
- Officially recognizes and commends the family and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an appropriate copy of the resolution for distribution to the family.
Who is affected / impact
- Primarily honors the Lopez family; symbolically recognizes family advocates and calls attention to reforms in child‑welfare procedure (SB 259). As a ceremonial resolution it does not itself change law but acknowledges and publicizes advocacy and legislative change.
Sponsors (primary)
- Kenya Wicks; Chuck Payne; Kim Jackson; Sally Harrell; Brian Strickland; Elena Parent; Sheikh Rahman; Bo Hatchett; Harold Jones II; Tonya Anderson; Matt Brass; Randal Mangham; Blake Tillery; Kay Kirkpatrick; Steve McClure
Purpose and intent
- To mourn the passing of David “Dave” Hohl (d. August 10, 2025) and extend condolences to his family, while recording biographical and personal details as part of the public record.
Key provisions
- Summarizes Hohl’s life: born July 12, 1944 in Springfield; Griffin High School graduate and student body president; career in auto parts sales; personal interests including hunting, fishing, conservation, motorcycle riding, and hosting family gatherings.
- Notes survivors (sisters Ruth Hoefnagel, Rheta Miller, Robin Hohl; children Marla Hohl, Craig Hohl, Dan Hohl; grandchildren and great‑grandchildren) and those who preceded him in death.
- Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to his family as an expression of sympathy.
Who is affected / impact
- Provides formal legislative condolences to Hohl’s family and community. As a memorial resolution, it has no legal or policy effect.
If you’d like, I can:
- Produce a one‑page printable version of the resolution text for distribution; or
- Cross‑check the legislative database to reconcile the differing dates and confirm which chamber(s) adopted each memorial.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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