Bill
HR 313
Ceremonial resolutions honor individuals and designate Disability Employment Awareness Month; they have no legal or fiscal impact.
Note on source material: the supplied document appears to conflate text from several distinct “House Resolution No. 313” documents from different jurisdictions (an Illinois House resolution honoring Brig. Gen. John M. “Marty” Green; a resolution honoring Nolan Sental Smith Jr.; and a Michigan House resolution declaring October 2024 as Disability Employment Awareness Month). Sponsors and legislative-action dates also appear mixed between jurisdictions and years. Because of that, the summary below separates and summarizes each distinct resolution text found in the record and then summarizes procedural status and overall impact.
Purpose and intent
- Congratulates Brig. Gen. John M. “Marty” Green on his retirement as Air National Guard Assistant to the Air Force Deputy Judge Advocate General and extends best wishes for future endeavors.
Key provisions / content
- Describes Green’s role advising on Air National Guard legal matters affecting ~90 ANG wings and Title 32/state active duty.
- Notes leadership roles: member of Air National Guard Judge Advocate Council and inaugural National Guard Bureau Legal Services Advisory Group.
- Summarizes military/civilian legal career (direct commission 1998; Staff Judge Advocate roles; legal advisor roles during Hurricane Katrina, NATO Summit in Chicago, Task Force Pelican).
- Lists bar admissions (Illinois Supreme Court, 7th Circuit, U.S. District Court C.D. Ill., Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals).
- Civilian career highlights: Senior Vice President & Legislative Counsel (Illinois CPA Society), prior Executive Assistant Attorney General for two Illinois Attorneys General, membership on multiple Illinois advisory committees and commissions.
- Awards: Legion of Merit; Meritorious Service Medal (with two oak leaf clusters); Air & Space Achievement Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Illinois Lincoln Medal of Freedom; Louisiana Emergency Service Medal; and others.
- Education and professional development: B.A. Western Illinois University; J.D. Saint Louis University; White House fellowship (1986); multiple military education courses (Air War College, Dual Status Commander training, Senior Leader Orientation).
- Civic involvement: Eagle Scout; Council Member At-Large, Abraham Lincoln Council Boy Scouts of America; alumni leadership and awards.
Effect / impact
- Ceremonial honor only — no legal or fiscal impact. A suitable copy to be presented to Brig. Gen. Green.
Purpose and intent
- Honors Nolan S. Smith Jr. for athletic achievements and community contributions.
Key provisions / content
- Biographical details: born Jan 18, 2001, Savannah, GA; progressed from youth leagues to IMG Academy and Calvary Day School.
- Collegiate success: member of the University of Georgia teams that won two College Football Playoff National Championships.
- Professional milestone: selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Civic work: founder of the Nolan Smith Foundation focused on mentoring and supporting young athletes and community uplift.
- Expresses congratulations, praise for leadership on and off the field, and best wishes. Authorizes Clerk to provide an appropriate copy.
Effect / impact
- Honorary: no legal or fiscal effect; recognizes personal/community contributions.
Purpose and intent
- Declares October 2024 as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Michigan to raise awareness of disability employment issues and celebrate contributions of workers with disabilities.
Key provisions / content
- Notes national campaign purpose and cites U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020 employment–population ratio for people with disabilities: 17.9% vs. 61.8% for those without disabilities).
- Recognizes importance of inclusive workplaces and acknowledges organizations working to reduce employment barriers.
- Specifically names (among others) Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Corewell Health and its AdaptAbilities resource group, Disability Network Michigan, and Comprenew.
- Encourages Michiganders to learn about disability employment issues and support individuals with disabilities and their families.
Effect / impact
- Ceremonial/observance proclamation: no regulatory or fiscal effect, but supports public awareness, advocacy, and organizational engagement across the state.
If you want, I can:
- Attempt to identify and separate the official jurisdiction and sponsor list for each resolution;
- Produce a cleaned, single-resolution summary for a specific jurisdiction (Illinois, Michigan, or federal) if you tell me which one you need.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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