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J 1055

Commemorating the 2025 Spring Gala of the Brooklyn Children's Museum (BCM) and honoring Dr. Jocelynne Rainey, recipient of the BCM Champion Award, to be held on June 12, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Parker

The bill formally recognizes and honors Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s 2025 Spring Gala and its recipient Dr. Jocelynne Rainey with the BCM Champion Award.

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Bill Summary · J 1055

Summary of Bill J 1055

Overview

Bill J 1055 is a resolution titled “Commemorating the 2025 Spring Gala of the Brooklyn Children's Museum (BCM) and honoring Dr. Jocelynne Rainey, recipient of the BCM Champion Award, to be held on June 12, 2025.” The bill is classified as a resolution and has been referred to the Finance committee. It was introduced and first referred on May 16, 2025. The primary sponsor is Kevin S. Parker.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly recognize and commemorate BCM’s 2025 Spring Gala.
  • To honor Dr. Jocelynne Rainey as the recipient of the BCM Champion Award.
  • To acknowledge the date of the event (June 12, 2025) and celebrate the community and museum’s role in local culture and youth development.

Key Provisions

  • Formal acknowledgment by the legislature of BCM’s Spring Gala.
  • Honorary designation of Dr. Jocelynne Rainey as the BCM Champion Award recipient in connection with the gala.
  • Statement of support and congratulations from the legislative body to BCM, Dr. Rainey, and associated organizers and attendees.

Note: As a resolution, the bill does not enact new laws or create binding policy. It is a ceremonial/recognition measure. No specific fiscal provisions or appropriations are stated in the summary provided, though the bill has been referred to the Finance committee, which typically assesses any potential fiscal implications.

Affected Parties

  • Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) and its leadership, staff, volunteers, and supporters.
  • Dr. Jocelynne Rainey ( BCM Champion Award recipient).
  • The broader BCM community and attendees of the 2025 Spring Gala.
  • The sponsoring legislator, Kevin S. Parker, and the legislative body issuing the resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: May 16, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to the Finance committee on May 16, 2025 (listed twice in the record provided, which may reflect standard duplication in the version notes).
  • Next steps: If the Finance committee approves, the resolution would proceed to the full legislative body for consideration and potential passage. As a ceremonial resolution, passage would constitute formal recognition rather than a policy change.

Fiscal Considerations

  • No explicit fiscal impact or appropriation is stated in the summary. The Finance referral indicates potential for review of any indirect or administrative costs, but no dollar amounts or funding changes are described in the provided material.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Kevin S. Parker.

This summary provides a clear, nonpartisan overview of Bill J 1055, its ceremonial purpose, who it recognizes, and its current procedural status.

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

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