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K 503

Commending Maria Milito upon the occasion of her designation as the 2025 Italian American of the Year by the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Angelo Morinello

The bill formally commends Maria Milito for being named 2025 Italian American of the Year by the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators.

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Summary of Bill K 503

Overview

Bill K 503 is a New York State legislative resolution titled “Commending Maria Milito upon the occasion of her designation as the 2025 Italian American of the Year by the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators.” The bill is classified as a resolution (non-binding) and has been adopted. It serves as a ceremonial recognition of an individual’s achievements rather than a change in law or policy.

  • Bill Number: K 503
  • Title: Commending Maria Milito upon the occasion of her designation as the 2025 Italian American of the Year by the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: May 14, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution
  • Primary Sponsor: Angelo J. Morinello

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of K 503 is to publicly recognize and honor Maria Milito for being designated the 2025 Italian American of the Year by the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators. The resolution signals appreciation for Milito’s contributions to the Italian American community and her broader service or achievements as recognized by the awarding organization.

Key Provisions

  • Formal commendation of Maria Milito in connection with her designation as 2025 Italian American of the Year.
  • Acknowledgment that the honor is conferred by the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators and that the Legislature joins in recognizing this achievement.
  • Inclusion of standard ceremonial language typically found in resolutions (preambles or “whereas” statements praising Milito’s community impact, followed by a formal resolve).
  • The resolution would generally request that copies be transmitted to Milito and potentially to relevant community organizations or family members (a common practice in such resolutions), and would be entered into the official record.

Note: As a ceremonial resolution, K 503 does not create new statutory obligations, impose duties, or allocate funds.

Affected Parties

  • Primary Recognized Individual: Maria Milito (designated Italian American of the Year for 2025)
  • Sponsor: Angelo J. Morinello (primary)
  • Entities Benefiting: Maria Milito and, more broadly, the Italian American community represented in New York State; the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators (as the awarding body being recognized)

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Introduced: May 14, 2025
  • Adopted: May 14, 2025
  • The bill’s rapid passage indicates it was adopted on the same day it was introduced, a common fate for ceremonial resolutions intended to publicly recognize individuals.

Impact and Significance

  • Provides a formal, public acknowledgement from the New York State Legislature of Maria Milito’s recognition by a professional body serving Italian American legislators.
  • Enhances visibility for Milito’s achievements and may positively reflect on the Italian American community within New York.
  • No fiscal impact or changes to existing law are associated with this resolution.

If you’d like, I can add a short bio or context on the awarding body (the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators) or draft sample language for the “whereas” and final resolve sections based on typical resolution structures.

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

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