Bill
HR 514
Ceremonial memorial resolution honoring Bobby C. Pate and Sara Beth Janz, extending condolences to their families; purely symbolic, with no policy or fiscal impact.
Status: Resolution Adopted
Introduced: January 16, 2025
Classification: House resolution (ceremonial/memorial)
Sponsors (as listed): Ashley Hinson (primary), Alan Powell (primary), La Shawn K. Ford (primary), Jared F. Golden (cosponsor)
Related: S 22 (listed as companion)
Note up front: the bill text and metadata provided appear to combine multiple, unrelated memorial resolutions and a stray short title (“Strategic Withdrawal of Agencies for Meaningful Placement Act — SWAMP Act”). The substantive text in the record consists of ceremonial memorial resolutions honoring (1) Bobby C. Pate and (2) Sara Beth (Sara B.) Janz. The apparent SWAMP Act short title does not match the memorial content and appears to be an artifact in the supplied data. This summary focuses on the actual memorial content and procedural history as presented.
Purpose and intent
- To honor and memorialize the lives and public contributions of two individuals:
- Bobby C. Pate (noted in Georgia House-style resolution text), and
- Sara Beth (Sara B.) Janz (noted in Illinois House-style resolution text).
- To express the legislative body’s condolences to their families and communities and to direct that a suitable copy of the resolution be provided to survivors.
Key provisions and language
- Formal statements of mourning and recognition of life accomplishments:
- Bobby C. Pate: biographical details (born Nov. 29, 1936), athletic and coaching career (college and high‑school coaching, led University of West Georgia to NCAA Division III championship in 1982), family details (wife Donna, children), and acknowledgment of his community leadership and character.
- Sara Beth Janz: professional involvement with the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), role in founding the NATAS Chicago/Midwest Junior Board, scholarship recipient and volunteer service, plus family details.
- Expressions of condolence and “deepest sympathy” to families and communities.
- Administrative direction typical of memorial resolutions: the Clerk/appropriate office is authorized and directed to make a suitable copy of the resolution available/presented to the family.
Who or what is affected
- Primarily honorary: the families, friends, colleagues, and communities of the individuals named.
- No regulatory, budgetary, or programmatic changes — this is a ceremonial resolution only.
- No rights, obligations, or federal agency actions are created or altered.
Procedural and timeline notes
- Introduced in the House on January 16, 2025.
- Referred to Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and, additionally, to Transportation and Infrastructure (per the record provided) for jurisdictional consideration.
- Referred (Jan 17, 2025) to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Rules suspended and adopted March 13, 2025; reported enrolled March 14, 2025.
- Placed on Calendar — Agreed Resolutions and adopted October 28, 2025.
- Filed by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford on October 16, 2025 (per record).
Impact and implications
- Symbolic/ceremonial: public record of appreciation and condolence; provides recognition for the named individuals and comfort to their families.
- No fiscal impact, no change in law or policy, and no implementation obligations for federal agencies.
- Because the record contains mixed-state and federal texts and an inconsistent short title, users should verify the official congressional or state legislative record for the authoritative text and jurisdiction (U.S. House vs. state legislature) before citing.
Recommendation
- Treat H. Res. 514 (as described here) as a ceremonial memorial resolution. If you need to rely on this for legal, archival, or formal purposes, consult the Congressional Record, the Clerk’s office, or the relevant state legislature for the finalized enrolled text and jurisdictional provenance.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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