Bill
HR 389
Honor Sunil Puri for leadership, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy in Rockford, IL; recognize Charlton County Board of Education for the Georgia Reads Community Award.
Status & basic info
- Bill number: H.R. 389
- Title shown: RECOGNIZE‑SUNIL PURI
- Classification: House resolution (adopted)
- Introduced: January 14, 2025
- Final status (per provided actions): Resolution Adopted (May 28, 2025). Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II (filed May 27, 2025).
Important note on source content
- The provided version contains two distinct resolution texts that appear to have been merged: (A) a resolution honoring Sunil Puri of Rockford, Illinois, and (B) a separate Georgia resolution congratulating the Charlton County Board of Education as a Georgia Reads Community Award recipient. The procedural history and sponsors listed also mix names from different jurisdictions. Readers should consult the official legislative website or clerk’s office for the authoritative single-text version for their jurisdiction.
Purpose and intent
- Primary stated intent (Sunil Puri text): To recognize and commend Sunil Puri for his leadership, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and civic contributions to Rockford, Illinois — including economic development projects, creation of community spaces, and scholarship/education initiatives.
- Secondary intent (Georgia text): To congratulate and commend the Charlton County Board of Education for receiving the Georgia Reads Community Award for sustained, partnership‑based literacy improvements.
Key provisions and findings (as written)
- Sunil Puri recognition:
- Praises Puri’s role as founder of First Midwest Group and developer of commercial, residential, and retail projects stimulating local growth and jobs.
- Highlights philanthropic and educational contributions: establishment of scholarships (noted for Black students), creation of a Puri Business School at Rockford University (as drafted), and other investments in equitable access to higher education and leadership development.
- Recognizes cultural/community projects attributed to Puri, cited examples include the Keeling‑Puri Peace Plaza and Perryville Path (transformative public spaces).
- Resolves that the Illinois House express gratitude and present a suitable copy of the resolution to Sunil Puri.
Who is affected
- Directly honored parties: Sunil Puri and the Rockford community (economic developers, students benefiting from scholarships, local residents who use public spaces); and the Charlton County Board of Education, Charlton County families, partner organizations, and students (in the Georgia text).
- No regulatory, funding, or enforceable legal changes are imposed — these are honorary resolutions recognizing individuals and organizations.
Procedural and timeline notes
- Provided legislative actions (mixed): introduced Jan 14, 2025; referred to House Committee on Agriculture (and Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology); reported enrolled Mar 6, 2025; rules suspended and adopted Mar 5–6; placed on Agreed Resolutions calendar and adopted May 28, 2025.
- Sponsors listed (mixed across jurisdictions): Monica De La Cruz (primary), John Corbett (primary), Chris Erwin (primary), Maurice A. West, II (primary/filing), Tony Gonzales (cosponsor), Henry Cuellar (cosponsor). These appear to reflect multiple authors from different legislative bodies.
Recommendation
- Because the document merges two separate resolution texts and mixes procedural/sponsor data, verify the authoritative version and jurisdiction (state or U.S. House) with the official legislative clerk or website before relying on the text for official or legal purposes.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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