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SR 417

MEMORIAL-DR. HATTIE B. JONES

104th Regular Session Introduced by Willie Preston

Ceremonial resolution designates March 3, 2025 as Dutch Day at the Capitol and memorializes Dr. Hattie B. Jones; honors Dutch heritage and a public figure, with no legal change.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 417

Summary — SR 417 (Resolution Adopted)

Status: Resolution Adopted
Introduced: April 15, 2025
Primary Sponsors: Senator Shawn Still (Senate District 48), Senator Willie Preston
Classification: Senate resolution (ceremonial)

Purpose and Intent

SR 417 is a ceremonial resolution that (1) recognizes March 3, 2025, as “Dutch Day at the state capitol” and encourages participation in activities celebrating Dutch heritage in the state, and (2) contains memorial language honoring the life and ministry of Dr. Hattie B. Jones, D.Div. The measure is symbolic and intended to acknowledge cultural contributions and express condolences and respect.

Key Provisions

  • Official recognition: Declares March 3, 2025, as Dutch Day at the state capitol to celebrate Dutch heritage, traditions, and the Dutch community’s contributions to the state.
  • Encouragement of engagement: Urges citizens to participate in activities that celebrate and honor Dutch heritage and to foster cultural understanding and unity among residents.
  • Distribution: Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Senate to make appropriate copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.
  • Memorial language: Includes an extended memorial section recognizing the life, ministry, achievements, and passing of Dr. Hattie B. Jones, D.Div., and directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to her family.

Who Is Affected

  • Dutch community in the state: receives formal recognition and a day of celebration at the capitol.
  • General public and cultural organizations: invited to participate in celebratory and educational events.
  • Family, friends, and faith community of Dr. Hattie B. Jones: receive public recognition and official condolences from the Senate.
  • Secretary of the Senate: tasked with distributing copies of the resolution.

Impact and Implementation

  • No legal, regulatory, or budgetary changes: SR 417 is honorary/ceremonial and does not create obligations beyond distribution of copies.
  • Cultural and civic impact: Aims to promote cultural understanding, community engagement, and public recognition of heritage and notable individuals.

Procedural / Timeline Notes

  • Introduced April 15, 2025; read and adopted by the Senate (dates in the file show readings/adoptions on March 20, 2025 and May 6, 2025).
  • Reported enrolled and final adoption actions are recorded (final adoption/filing entries dated October 14–15, 2025 in the file).
  • The file includes co-sponsorship notation (listed as “All Senators” on October 14, 2025), indicating broad, noncontroversial support typical of ceremonial resolutions.

Note: The legislative text file contains two distinct but related ceremonial elements (Dutch Day recognition and a memorial for Dr. Hattie B. Jones), which appear together in the enrolled resolution document.

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

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