Bill
SR 274
Two ceremonial Senate resolutions declare Austell Day at the Georgia Capitol and Moms on a Mission Day in Illinois; they are nonbinding honors with no laws or costs.
Status: Referred to Assignments (filed with Secretary 2025-05-06)
Primary sponsor listed: Senator Donzella James (Senate District 28)
Classification: Senate resolution (ceremonial)
Note up front: The bill text provided appears to combine two different ceremonial resolutions. One recognizes March 25, 2025 as “Austell Day at the state capitol” (a Georgia Senate-style resolution authored by Senator Donzella James). The other is an Illinois Senate-style resolution declaring May 7, 2025 as “Moms on a Mission Day.” The two texts are distinct in purpose and jurisdiction. The summary below treats both texts separately and then flags the procedural/conflict issue.
Purpose and intent
- To formally recognize March 25, 2025 as “Austell Day at the state capitol,” honoring the history, civic contributions, and economic role of Austell, Georgia.
Key provisions
- Recites Austell’s incorporation (1885), naming after General Alfred Austell, and the city’s historical role as a railway depot and transportation hub (Georgia Pacific Railway; CSX corridor).
- Notes Austell’s local assets such as Six Flags Over Georgia and proximity to educational institutions (e.g., Kennesaw State University), and the Cobb County School District’s service to the community.
- Officially recognizes March 25, 2025 as Austell Day at the state capitol.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available for public and press distribution.
Who is affected / impact
- Ceremonial recognition for the city of Austell, its residents, schools, businesses, and tourism interests. No regulatory, fiscal, or binding legal changes—purely honorary.
Procedural/timeline notes (from provided actions)
- Received by Secretary of the Senate: 2025-03-13
- Read & adopted: 2025-03-18 (vote recorded, reported enrolled)
- Filed with Secretary: 2025-05-06
- Referred to Assignments: 2025-05-06
Purpose and intent
- To declare May 7, 2025 as “Moms on a Mission Day in the State of Illinois,” honoring parents and grandparents who advocate for children’s rights and welcoming families visiting the Illinois State Capitol.
Key provisions
- States that parents are the primary authority on a child’s needs and recognizes mothers, grandmothers, fathers, and families who advocate for children.
- Officially declares May 7, 2025 as Moms on a Mission Day in Illinois.
- Extends a welcome to families visiting the Illinois State Capitol on that date, including first-time visitors joining advocacy efforts.
Who is affected / impact
- Ceremonial recognition for parents, grandparents and family advocacy groups visiting the Illinois Capitol. No legal, regulatory, or fiscal consequences.
Procedural/timeline notes
- The resolution text is labeled for the One Hundred Fourth General Assembly of Illinois. No specific sponsor identified in the provided extract.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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