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J 737

Commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. upon the occasion of its Annual Delta Day at the Capitol in Albany, New York, on May 13, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lea Webb

The bill ceremonially commends Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for Delta Day at the Capitol, recognizing its civic engagement and contributions without creating policy or fiscal c

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Bill Summary · J 737

Bill J 737 — Summary

Overview

Bill J 737 is a New York State Legislative resolution that commends Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. on the occasion of its Annual Delta Day at the Capitol in Albany, New York, scheduled for May 13, 2025. The bill has been adopted. It is classified as a resolution rather than a statute.

Purpose and Intent

  • Acknowledges and honors Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for its Delta Day at the Capitol, a day dedicated to engagement with state government and public service.
  • Provides ceremonial recognition of the sorority’s efforts and presence in New York State political and civic life.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution explicitly commends Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for Delta Day at the Capitol on May 13, 2025.
  • No substantive policy changes or statutory mandates are created; the action is ceremonial.
  • The resolution may include language recognizing the sorority’s contributions to education, community service, leadership development, and civic engagement (typical for such recognitions), though specific programmatic details are not provided in the bill text available here.
  • As a ceremonial document, it does not impose fiscal obligations or create new programs.

Affected Parties

  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., particularly its members and chapters participating in Delta Day at the Capitol.
  • The New York State Legislature and state government as the body issuing ceremonial recognition.
  • the general public, which gains formal acknowledgment of the sorority’s civic activities.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: April 3, 2025.
  • Referred to Finance: April 3, 2025 (typical for procedural routing, even for resolutions).
  • Reported to Calendar for Consideration: April 8, 2025.
  • Adopted: April 8, 2025 (the bill appears twice in the record as adopted on that date, reflecting parallel legislative actions typical of joint/cross-chamber processes).
  • Status: ADOPTED.

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Lea Webb.

Fiscal Impact

  • Ceremonial resolutions typically have no direct fiscal impact. No funding or new programs are created by this bill.

Additional Notes

  • This resolution serves as formal commendation and public acknowledgment of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s Delta Day at the Capitol, aligning with customary legislative practice of recognizing civic organizations and events.

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

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