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J 1230

Commending Jim Clifford, owner and president of Cliff's Local Market and Clifford Fuel Co. Inc., upon the occasion of his induction into the NYACS New York State Convenience Store Hall of Fame

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Griffo

Ceremonial bill commends Jim Clifford for induction into the NYACS Hall of Fame, recognizing his leadership and impact on local commerce; no new laws or funding involved.

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Bill Summary · J 1230

Summary of Bill J 1230 — Commending Jim Clifford for Hall of Fame Induction

Overview

Bill J 1230 is a joint resolution in the New York Legislature recognizing and commending Jim Clifford, owner and president of Cliff's Local Market and Clifford Fuel Co. Inc., on the occasion of his induction into the New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS) New York State Convenience Store Hall of Fame. The measure is ceremonial in nature and does not enact new law or create fiscal obligations.

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally honor Jim Clifford for his leadership and contributions to the convenience store industry and his local business community.
  • To publicly recognize the achievements associated with his induction into the NYACS Hall of Fame, highlighting his impact as a business owner and industry advocate.

Key Provisions

  • Commendation of Jim Clifford and acknowledgment of his induction into the NYACS Hall of Fame.
  • Articulation of appreciation for his role in supporting local commerce, employment, and community involvement (as implied by the typical language of such resolutions).
  • No directives to alter existing law, impose duties, or authorize expenditures. It is a ceremonial gesture of recognition.

Parties Affected

  • Jim Clifford, as the honoree.
  • Cliff's Local Market and Clifford Fuel Co. Inc., as the associated business entities.
  • The NYACS and the broader New York convenience-store community, which benefits from public recognition of industry leaders.
  • The general public, which gains awareness of notable local business achievements.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: June 11, 2025.
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor Senator Joseph A. Griffo.
  • Committee action: Referred to Finance on June 11, 2025.
  • Subsequent actions: Reported to calendar for consideration and adopted on June 12, 2025 (with duplicate entries in the record reflecting multiple committee/calendar steps).
  • Final status: Adopted, indicating passage by the legislature as a ceremonial resolution.

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Senator Joseph A. Griffo (no additional sponsors listed in the provided record).

Practical Impact

  • The bill serves as an official legislative acknowledgment of Jim Clifford’s achievements and his induction into the NYACS Hall of Fame.
  • It does not create policy changes, funding, or regulatory requirements.
  • The resolution can be accompanied by a formal presentation or citation to the honoree by legislative leadership.

This summary reflects the information available in the provided bill record. If further text of the resolution becomes available (e.g., exact language), a more precise quotation and analysis can be added.

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

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