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HR 457

RECOGNIZES-CONSTITUTION WEEK

104th Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Keicher

Honors Kito Jamil of New Era Atlanta for community leadership and youth outreach; designates Constitution Week (Sept 17–23, 2025) for observance and a DAR presentation copy.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 457

Summary — H.R. 457 (House Resolution) — “Recognizes — Constitution Week”

Status: Resolution Adopted

Main purpose and intent

H.R. 457 is a commemorative (non‑binding) House resolution that performs two related recognition actions:
- Commends Kito Jamil, President of New Era Atlanta, for grassroots leadership and community service in metro Atlanta and throughout Georgia.
- Officially recognizes Constitution Week (September 17–23, 2025) and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the General John Stark Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR).

The resolution honors community-building work, civic engagement, youth programs, mental‑health outreach, and expresses formal appreciation for patriotic observance of the U.S. Constitution.

Key provisions and findings

  • Recognizes and commends Kito Jamil for:
    • Leadership of New Era Atlanta and efforts to empower residents, foster unity, and improve family safety across metro Atlanta.
    • Organizing initiatives serving underserved communities, educating residents about their rights, supporting Black‑owned businesses, and promoting civic engagement.
    • Championing youth programs such as the Youth Aviation Program and “Black Girls Have Tea Parties Too” (etiquette/self‑confidence programming for Black girls ages 6–18).
    • Leading the “Mental Wealth” initiative to reframe mental health as an essential component of community wealth, reduce stigma, and encourage open dialogue about emotional/psychological well‑being.
  • Recognizes Constitution Week (Sept 17–23, 2025) in accordance with Public Law 915 (1956), and notes the contributions of the General John Stark Chapter of the NSDAR.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to make appropriate copies of the resolution available for distribution to Kito Jamil and to present a copy to the General John Stark Chapter as a token of esteem.

Who is affected

  • Primary honoree: Kito Jamil and his organization, New Era Atlanta.
  • Community stakeholders: residents and communities in metro Atlanta and parts of Georgia served by New Era Atlanta’s programs (youth, mental‑health outreach, small/Black‑owned businesses).
  • General John Stark Chapter, NSDAR — recipient of the Constitution Week recognition.
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or enforcement actions — this is an honorary recognition (does not create legal obligations or appropriations).

Procedural/timeline notes

  • Introduced: January 15, 2025.
  • Committee referral: Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs (1/15/2025).
  • House actions: Read and adopted in the House and subsequently placed on calendars; records show adoption actions on March 31, 2025 and again recorded October 14, 2025. The enrolled/reporting and filing steps are documented; final status is listed as “Resolution Adopted.”
  • Sponsors: W. Gregory Steube (primary), Eric Bell (primary), Jeff Keicher (primary). The resolution text cites Representative Eric Bell (Rep. Bell of the 75th) as author of the commendation portion.

Bottom line

H.R. 457 is an honorary resolution recognizing Kito Jamil’s community leadership and formally designating Constitution Week (Sept 17–23, 2025) for observance and presentation to a local DAR chapter. It is symbolic in nature and carries no statutory or budgetary changes.

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

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