RECOGNIZES-FESTA ITALIANA

104th Regular Session Introduced by Anthony DeLuca and 2 co-sponsors

Recognizes and honors Habitat for Humanity Georgia for affordable housing efforts and designates March 5, 2025 as Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day.

Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Summary — H.R. 433 (RECOGNIZES‑FESTA ITALIANA)

Status: House resolution; introduced January 15, 2025. Rules suspended and adopted March 5, 2025; reported enrolled March 6, 2025. Chief co‑sponsors added October 28, 2025 (Reps. Rick Ryan and Anthony DeLuca). Document contains language recognizing both a Habitat for Humanity Georgia event and Festa Italiana in Rockford.

Purpose / Intent

This resolution is ceremonial and aims to:
- Commend Habitat for Humanity Georgia and its affiliates for their work on affordable housing and community development; and to designate March 5, 2025, as “Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day” at the state capitol to coincide with a public advocacy event (framing of a house on the capitol grounds).
- Recognize Festa Italiana (the 46th annual festival) in Rockford as an important cultural event, to acknowledge the contributions of the Italian‑American community there, and to thank organizers and volunteers (including the Greater Rockford Italian American Association).

Key provisions / Actions called for

Official commendation of Habitat for Humanity Georgia and affiliates for their dedication to affordable housing and community advocacy.

Formal recognition of March 5, 2025 as Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day at the state capitol, highlighting a scheduled event where volunteers will frame a house on capitol grounds to raise awareness of housing needs.

Recognition and celebration of Festa Italiana in Rockford (46th year) as an important cultural festival that supports local businesses, artisans, performers, scholarships, charitable causes, and educational programs.

Direction that the Clerk of the House make appropriate copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.

Who/what is affected

Habitat for Humanity Georgia, its local affiliates, volunteers, and the Georgia communities they serve (symbolic recognition and publicity).

The Italian‑American community in Rockford, event organizers (GRIAA), local businesses, artists, and festival attendees (symbolic recognition and encouragement of community participation).

No regulatory, taxing, or appropriations effects—purely honorary.

Procedural / timeline notes

Introduced: 2025‑01‑15; reported and adopted in early March 2025 (rules suspended and adopted March 5; reported enrolled March 6).

March 5, 2025 is the date tied to the Habitat for Humanity event.

Additional committee referrals and sponsor additions are recorded later in 2025 (e.g., assignment to State Government Administration Committee; co‑sponsors added Oct. 28).

Legal effect and impact

This is a non‑binding, ceremonial resolution: it recognizes and commends organizations and events but does not create legal rights, mandate funding, or change statute.

Primary practical impact is raising awareness, honoring organizers and volunteers, and encouraging public participation.

Note: The legislative text provided appears to combine language recognizing a Georgia Habitat for Humanity event and a separate Illinois resolution recognizing Festa Italiana; sponsors listed include a large group of members. The item functions as an honorary recognition rather than substantive legislation.