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J 583

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Canton-Potsdam Hospital

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dan Stec

Commemorates Canton-Potsdam Hospital's 100th anniversary, honoring a century of local healthcare with ceremonial recognition and no new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · J 583

Summary of Bill J 583 – Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Canton-Potsdam Hospital

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 583
  • Title: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Canton-Potsdam Hospital
  • Type: Resolution
  • Status: Adopted
  • Sponsor: Dan Stec (primary)
  • Introduced: March 26, 2025
  • Current Action: Adopted on April 2, 2025

Purpose and Intent

J 583 is a commemorative resolution recognizing and honoring the Canton-Potsdam Hospital on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. The bill serves to publicly acknowledge the hospital’s long-standing role in providing healthcare services to the Canton-Potsdam area and to celebrate a century of community health contributions. As a resolution, its primary aim is ceremonial recognition rather than creating new law or fiscal obligations.

Key Provisions

  • Officially commemorates the 100th anniversary of Canton-Potsdam Hospital.
  • Likely to include expressions of appreciation for the hospital’s leadership, staff, and ongoing contributions to regional health care (typical elements of commemorative resolutions).
  • May authorize or request joint recognition, presentations, or the publication of the resolution to acknowledge the milestone. (Note: Specific language is not provided in the summary, but such resolutions generally include ceremonial statements and requests for appropriate recognition.)

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Canton-Potsdam Hospital and the surrounding regional community would be the primary beneficiaries in terms of recognition and acknowledgment.
  • The bill reflects the Legislature’s formal recognition and does not impose new regulatory requirements, authorize spending, or alter existing law.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • March 26, 2025: Introduced and referred to the Finance Committee.
  • March 26, 2025: Referred to Finance (listed twice in the record, reflecting standard committee routing).
  • April 2, 2025: Reported to the calendar for consideration.
  • April 2, 2025: Adopted (the bill achieved final adoption on the same day it was moved to the calendar).

Significance

  • The resolution marks a milestone for the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, highlighting its century-long service to the community.
  • It contributes to historic preservation and public recognition of local healthcare institutions.
  • As a ceremonial measure, it does not enact policy changes or allocate funds.

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