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J 331

Commending Ellen Hughes upon the occasion of her designation as 2024 Seneca County Woman of the Year by the Seneca County Women's Coalition

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tom O'Mara

Ceremonial, non-binding resolution commends Ellen Hughes for 2024 Seneca County Woman of the Year; publicly recognizes her service with no legal effect.

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Bill Summary · J 331

Summary of Bill J 331

Overview

Bill J 331 is a state-level, non-binding ceremonial resolution titled “Commending Ellen Hughes upon the occasion of her designation as 2024 Seneca County Woman of the Year by the Seneca County Women's Coalition.” The bill has been adopted. It recognizes Ellen Hughes for receiving the 2024 Seneca County Woman of the Year award and honors her contributions to the community.

  • Bill Number: J 331
  • Title: Commending Ellen Hughes upon the occasion of her designation as 2024 Seneca County Woman of the Year by the Seneca County Women's Coalition
  • Classification: Resolution (ceremonial, non-binding)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: February 5, 2025
  • Sponsor: Thomas F. O'Mara (primary)
  • Legislative Actions:
    • 2025-02-05: Referr ed to Finance
    • 2025-02-11: Reported to Calendar for Consideration
    • 2025-02-11: Adopted

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose of J 331 is to formally commend Ellen Hughes for being named the 2024 Seneca County Woman of the Year by the Seneca County Women's Coalition.
  • The resolution serves to publicly recognize her achievements and contributions to the community and to acknowledge the significance of her selection within Seneca County.

Key Provisions

  • Expresses the sense of the sponsoring body (the adopting legislative entity) that Ellen Hughes is worthy of recognition for her designation as Woman of the Year.
  • Extends congratulations and best wishes for continued success and ongoing service to the community.
  • Typically includes language directing that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the honoree (Ellen Hughes) and, where appropriate, to the awarding organization (the Seneca County Women's Coalition).

Effects and Impact

  • Nature of Impact: Ceremonial; non-binding. No changes to law, regulatory authority, or state spending are implicated.
  • Beneficiaries: Ellen Hughes (the honoree) and, by extension, the local community that recognizes local leadership and service.
  • Public Value: Raises awareness of local achievements and highlights civic engagement within Seneca County.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and Sponsorship: Introduced February 5, 2025; primary sponsor is Thomas F. O'Mara.
  • Committee/Disposition: Referred to the Finance committee (as documented). Subsequently moved to the calendar for consideration and adopted on February 11, 2025.
  • Adoption: The resolution was adopted on February 11, 2025, finalizing the ceremonial recognition.

Background Context

  • “Seneca County Woman of the Year” is an annual local honor awarded by the Seneca County Women’s Coalition. This resolution publicly acknowledges the recipient’s designation and contributes to statewide or local recognition of community leadership and service.

Summary

Bill J 331 is a concise, ceremonial measure that publicly commend Ellen Hughes for being named the 2024 Seneca County Woman of the Year. It reflects formal appreciation by the sponsoring legislative body and culminated in adoption on February 11, 2025.

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

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