Bill · S.Res. 178· Senate(119-SRES-178)
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late George Foreman.
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 5/14/2025 — The preamble was amended after adoption by Unanimous Consent.
- Sponsored by
- John Cornyn
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution honors the life and legacy of the late George Foreman. It recognizes his various accomplishments, including his career as a boxing legend and a successful businessman. The text highlights his history as a World Heavyweight Champion and his service as an ordained minister. Additionally, it notes his dedication to his community in Houston, Texas. Finally, the Senate resolves to honor his legacy and requests that the Secretary of the Senate communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives and his family.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Community Support: The resolution recognizes George Foreman's dedication to Houston and his support of vulnerable youth through the George Foreman Youth and Community Center (Resolution, Section 1, Part C).
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Inspirational Example: The text notes that Foreman provides an example for future generations of community leaders (Resolution, Section 1, Part B).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified in the provided text.
| Updated | Bill | Title | Policy Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 months ago | To amend the preamble. |
- 5/14/2025
- The preamble was amended after adoption by Unanimous Consent.
- 4/10/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2577; text: CR S2574)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Ted CruzRepublican · Texas