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HR 317

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2023-2024 Regular Session

Ceremonial HR 317 resolutions commend and memorialize individuals and groups; they confer recognition but have no legal or budgetary effect.

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Summary — “HR 317” (compiled document)

Note: The provided document is a compilation of multiple distinct House Resolutions (each labeled “HR 317”) from different jurisdictions and authors. It is not a single, substantive policy bill. Below is a concise, organized summary of the separate resolutions contained in the file, their purposes, key provisions, affected parties, and major procedural actions recorded.

Executive summary

The material includes several short-form, non‑binding House resolutions that primarily offer commendations, tributes, or condolences. These are ceremonial or honorary in nature and do not create statutory obligations or budgetary changes. Key items in the file:
- A resolution commending students in Alabama State University’s GEAR UP program for participation in the Zion Global STEAM and Leadership Academy.
- A Georgia House resolution recognizing Fort Benning Lodge #579 on its centennial and commending its service.
- An Illinois House resolution mourning the death of Cheryl F. Green, Ph.D., and recognizing her higher‑education leadership.
- A Michigan House tribute resolution honoring Representative Neil Friske on his service.

1) Alabama State University — GEAR UP students (Rep. Ensler)

  • Purpose: Commend and celebrate ASU GEAR UP students who participated in the Zion Global STEAM and Leadership Academy.
  • Key points: Highlights student accomplishments (construction of an underwater robot, cultural experiences, leadership symposium, tour of University of Puerto Rico); emphasizes teamwork, innovation, leadership, resilience.
  • Effect: Formal recognition and commendation; no enforceable policy changes.

2) Fort Benning Lodge #579 — Georgia resolution (Reps. Smith and Rice)

  • Purpose: Recognize and commend Fort Benning Lodge #579, Free & Accepted Masons, on more than 100 years of service (organized 1924).
  • Key points: Recites historical formation dates (dispensation Oct 29, 1924; constitution Nov 3, 1924), members’ community service across counties and Masonic bodies, and directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to the lodge.
  • Effect: Ceremonial recognition; no legal effect.

3) Illinois — Cheryl F. Green, Ph.D. (Illinois House)

  • Purpose: Mourn the passing and honor the legacy of Cheryl F. Green, Ph.D. (d. Apr 23, 2025).
  • Key points: Summarizes her education, career (including presidency at Governors State University), leadership and community service, awards and recognitions; extends condolences and directs presentation of a copy of the resolution.
  • Effect: Ceremonial condolence and recognition.

4) Michigan — Tribute to Representative Neil Friske

  • Purpose: Express gratitude and pay tribute to Rep. Neil Friske for his legislative service representing the 107th District.
  • Key points: Notes his prior business experience, committee service (Families, Children and Seniors), policy interests, and constituent service; directs transmittal of copies to him.
  • Effect: Ceremonial tribute.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • The document includes various procedural entries (introduced, read, adopted, enrolled, signed, presented to Secretary of State) with dates between Dec 2024 and June 2025. Examples: introduced 2025-01-09; rules suspended and adopted 2025-02-20; enrolled and signed by Speaker 2025-06-11; delivered to Secretary of State 2025-06-13.
  • Because “HR 317” is a frequently used numbering convention across state and national legislatures, readers should verify the jurisdiction and sponsor before citing or relying on any procedural status.

Sponsors / authors

  • Multiple sponsors and authors appear in the file (state representatives and U.S. House members are listed). The mix suggests multiple, unrelated resolutions were aggregated. Examples shown: Rep. Ensler (Alabama), Reps. Smith and Rice (Georgia), Illinois House authors, Michigan House Speaker (for the tribute), and a list of U.S. House names included in the file (e.g., Chip Roy, Marjorie Taylor Greene) that do not correspond clearly to the text excerpts.

Impact

  • These resolutions are honorary and symbolic: they confer recognition, condolences, or thanks. They do not create new laws, appropriate funds, change policy, or impose regulatory obligations. Affected parties are the named individuals, organizations (ASU students, Fort Benning Lodge #579), their families and communities.

If you want, I can: (a) extract and format a printable copy of any single resolution from the file, (b) identify the exact jurisdiction and bill tracking number for one resolution, or (c) prepare a citation-ready summary for one of the items.

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

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