Bill
SR 467
Georgia honors Reverend Darion Hutcherson as 2025 Counselor of the Year; Illinois memorializes James L. 'Jim' Hootman, offering condolences and a copy to his family.
Note on source material
- The provided record appears to contain text from two distinct Senate Resolutions both labeled “SR 467” from different jurisdictions: one recognizing Reverend Darion Hutcherson (a Georgia Senate-style resolution, LC 112 3487) and one memorializing James Lee “Jim” Hootman (an Illinois Senate-style resolution, LRB104 15894). The procedural metadata and sponsor lists also mix items from both. Below are concise, separate summaries of each resolution and the recorded procedural actions associated with the file.
Purpose and intent
- To recognize and commend Reverend Darion Hutcherson for being named the 2025 Counselor of the Year by the Atlanta Public School System and to honor his decades of service in education and youth development.
Key provisions / content
- Officially recognizes Hutcherson’s decades of service and leadership in counseling and student support across Georgia, Louisiana, South Carolina, and nationally.
- Notes a special program hosted by the Atlanta Public School System on March 27, 2025, to present the award.
- Highlights Hutcherson’s educational philosophy (“all children can learn”) and cites outcomes of his mentorship (former students who became athletes, doctors, lawyers, elected officials, educators, and members of the U.S. Armed Forces).
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for Reverend Hutcherson.
Who is affected / impact
- Primarily an honorary recognition affecting Reverend Hutcherson, his family, colleagues, and the communities/students he served. It publicly affirms his contributions and provides a formal state-level commendation.
Procedural/timeline notes
- Introduced/received in the Senate late April 2025; recorded actions in the file include “Read & adopted” and “Reported enrolled” (dates in late April 2025). Multiple senators are listed as sponsors/co-sponsors (including Nan Orrock, RaShaun Kemp, Kenya Wicks, Tonya Anderson, Gail Davenport, and others).
Purpose and intent
- To mourn the death of James Lee “Jim” Hootman (d. August 9, 2025), honor his life and service, and offer the Illinois Senate’s condolences to his family and community.
Key provisions / content
- Provides a biographical sketch:
- Born October 26, 1934, in Kingston Mines to Jes and Melba Hootman.
- Served in both the U.S. Navy and Army, including more than two years deployed in Germany.
- Married Irmalee Barnes on July 5, 1953 (she preceded him in death, Feb 22, 2019).
- Lifelong farmer in Cuba, Illinois; worked 37 years at Keystone Steel and Wire.
- Longstanding member of Cuba Christian Church; noted for community hospitality and positive character.
- Lists survivors (children Debbie Raymond and Tim Hootman, grandchildren, great‑granddaughter, sister Becky Christian) and those who preceded him in death.
- Resolves that the Illinois Senate mourns his passing and directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to his family.
Who is affected / impact
- Honorary/memorial resolution affecting Hootman’s family, friends, and local community. It formally records the legislature’s sympathy and preserves a public record of his service and life.
Procedural/timeline notes
- The LRB and SR numbering indicate adoption by the Illinois Senate of the 104th General Assembly. The resolution directs presentation of a copy to the family.
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