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J 1144

Commending Class of 2025 Valedictorian Shebeke Thompson and Salutatorian Juan Lopez of East New York Family Academy, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Roxanne Persaud

Ceremonial J 1144 publicly commends ENYFA Class of 2025 valedictorian Shebeke Thompson and salutatorian Juan Lopez for outstanding academics; resolution adopted.

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Bill Summary · J 1144

Bill Summary: J 1144 – Commending East New York Family Academy Graduates

Overview

  • Bill number: J 1144
  • Title: Commending Class of 2025 Valedictorian Shebeke Thompson and Salutatorian Juan Lopez of East New York Family Academy, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments
  • Classification: Resolution (ceremonial)
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: June 2, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Roxanne J. Persaud

Purpose and Intent

The bill formally recognizes and commends the achievements of two students from East New York Family Academy, the Class of 2025 valedictorian Shebeke Thompson and salutatorian Juan Lopez. The resolution serves to publicly acknowledge their academic excellence and serves as a ceremonial expression of appreciation from the sponsoring body.

Key Provisions

  • Expresses commendation of Shebeke Thompson (valedictorian) and Juan Lopez (salutatorian) for their outstanding accomplishments.
  • Recognizes the accomplishments of the East New York Family Academy as part of the Class of 2025.
  • Typically directs the appropriate office to transmit a copy of the resolution to the students, the school, and relevant stakeholders (standard practice for ceremonial resolutions; specific language not provided in the summary).
  • As a resolution, it does not enact new policy changes or authorize funding.

Affected Parties

  • Individuals: Shebeke Thompson and Juan Lopez
  • Institution: East New York Family Academy
  • Broader community: Class of 2025 graduates and the local community served by the school

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: June 2, 2025
  • Referred to Finance: June 2, 2025 (initial procedural step)
  • Reported to calendar for consideration: June 10, 2025
  • Adopted: June 10, 2025
  • Observed duplication in the recorded actions (e.g., multiple identical entries for the same dates), but the effect remains: the resolution progressed to adoption on the stated date.

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Roxanne J. Persaud

Impact and Context

  • The bill is ceremonial and symbolic, aimed at honoring notable academic achievement within the East New York community.
  • While it does not restructure policy or involve budgetary expenditures, such resolutions can positively highlight student achievement, boost community pride, and potentially inspire other students.

Restatement

J 1144 is a straightforward, ceremonial resolution that publicly commends two high-achieving students and their school for the Class of 2025 accomplishments. It has been adopted and reflects the formal recognition of their scholastic excellence by the legislative body.

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

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