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J 763

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Clemens Center in Elmira, New York on May 10, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tom O'Mara

Ceremonial resolution recognizing May 10, 2025 as the Clemens Center's 100th anniversary, celebrating its cultural impact on Elmira and Chemung County with no fiscal effect.

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Bill Summary · J 763

Summary of Bill J 763: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Clemens Center

Overview

Bill J 763 is a resolution introduced in the New York Legislature to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Clemens Center in Elmira, New York, on May 10, 2025. The bill has been adopted and is categorized as a ceremonial resolution rather than a law with operative or fiscal provisions.

Purpose and Intent

  • Celebrate and recognize the Clemens Center’s milestone as a century-old venue for performing arts, education, and community engagement in Elmira and the surrounding Chemung County area.
  • Acknowledge the center’s contributions to local culture, tourism, and civic life, and highlight its role as a cultural and educational asset within the state.

Key Provisions (Conceptual)

  • Formal recognition of May 10, 2025, as the Clemens Center’s 100th anniversary.
  • Expressions of appreciation for the center’s impact on the Elmira community and the broader region.
  • Possible directive to transmit a copy of the resolution to relevant parties (e.g., Clemens Center leadership, local officials) as a ceremonial acknowledgment.
    Note: The specific operative language of the resolution is not provided in the available bill information, but these are typical components of ceremonial commemoration resolutions.

Legislative History and Status

  • Introduced: April 7, 2025.
  • Sponsors: Primary sponsor Thomas F. O’Mara.
  • Actions:
    • April 7, 2025: Referred to Finance.
    • April 29, 2025: Reported to Calendar for consideration.
    • April 29, 2025: Adopted.
  • Current status: Adopted.

Fiscal and Administrative Implications

  • As a ceremonial resolution, the bill does not change law or authorize expenditures.
  • No specific fiscal impact is indicated; ceremonial resolutions generally have no operative budgetary effect.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary beneficiaries: Clemens Center and the Elmira community, including audience members, artists, and local cultural institutions.
  • Broader impact: Formal state recognition can enhance community pride, raise awareness of the center’s contributions, and support ongoing cultural and tourism-related efforts within the region.

Timeline at a Glance

  • 2025-04-07: Introduced and referred to Finance.
  • 2025-04-29: Reported to calendar; adopted.
  • 2025-04-29: Adopted (finalized in status).

This summary focuses on the substantive purpose, procedural path, and potential community impact of Bill J 763.

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

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