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K 730

Commemorating the life of Rabbi Shmuel Butman for his lifelong dedication to Jewish life, leadership, and community service in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by David Weprin

New York memorializes Rabbi Shmuel Butman with a ceremonial resolution recognizing his lifelong leadership and community service, preserving his legacy in state records.

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Bill Summary · K 730

K 730 — Commemorating the life of Rabbi Shmuel Butman

Overview

K 730 is a memorial resolution recognizing and commemorating the life and lifelong contributions of Rabbi Shmuel Butman to Jewish life, leadership, and community service in the State of New York. The measure is classified as a resolution and has been adopted.

Purpose and Intent

  • To honor Rabbi Shmuel Butman for his dedication to Jewish life, leadership, and community service within New York.
  • To express appreciation and gratitude for his impact on religious life, education, and community leadership.
  • To add a formal, public record acknowledging his contributions and preserving his legacy within the state’s legislative history.

Key Provisions

As a memorial resolution, the bill’s primary elements typically include:
- A series of introductory statements (Whereas clauses) detailing Rabbi Butman’s character, leadership roles, and service to the community.
- A concluding set of resolutions (Resolved clauses) recognizing his achievements, extending sympathies to family and friends, and directing that copies of the resolution be transmitted to his family and relevant organizations.
- A formal declaration by the Legislature honoring his life and legacy in New York State.

Note: Specific substantive policy changes or new programs are not typical of memorial resolutions; instead, the bill serves as a ceremonial tribute and official record.

Sponsors

  • Primary Sponsor: David Weprin

Who Would Be Affected

  • The New York State Legislature and its members, which would adopt the resolution.
  • Rabbi Shmuel Butman’s family, colleagues, and the broader Jewish and local communities who are recognized for his contributions.
  • The public record and historical record of the state, which would include this memorial tribute.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: June 9, 2025
  • Adopted: June 9, 2025
  • Status: Adopted (non-binding, ceremonial recognition)

Impact and Significance

  • Provides a formal, public acknowledgment of Rabbi Butman’s life and impact.
  • Contributes to the historical record of notable community leadership within New York State.
  • Serves to honor and preserve the memory of an individual whose work supported Jewish life and community service.

Additional Context

This summary reflects the bill’s disclosed scope as a commemorative resolution. It does not indicate new policy, funding, or regulatory changes beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment embedded in such resolutions. If you need, I can provide a brief comparison with typical memorial resolutions or locate any related tributes for further context.

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

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