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Commending the Red Knights International Firefighters Motorcycle Club, Region 1, New York, upon the occasion of hosting its 10th Annual Firefighters Ride to benefit the Believe 271 Foundation

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Griffo

Commends the Red Knights Region 1 NY for hosting the 10th Annual Firefighters Ride to benefit the Believe 271 Foundation, recognizing its charitable community service.

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Bill Summary · J 1165

J 1165 — Summary

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 1165
  • Title: Commending the Red Knights International Firefighters Motorcycle Club, Region 1, New York, upon the occasion of hosting its 10th Annual Firefighters Ride to benefit the Believe 271 Foundation
  • Type: Resolution (ceremonial)
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: June 6, 2025
  • Sponsor: Joseph A. Griffo (primary)

Purpose and Intent

This resolution expresses formal praise and appreciation from the legislature to the Red Knights International Firefighters Motorcycle Club, Region 1, New York. It recognizes the organization for hosting its 10th Annual Firefighters Ride, a charitable event that benefits the Believe 271 Foundation. The resolution seeks to acknowledge the group’s community service and charitable contributions, highlighting the fundraising ride as an important community event.

Key Provisions

  • Commends the Red Knights International Firefighters Motorcycle Club, Region 1, NY, for organizing and hosting the 10th Annual Firefighters Ride.
  • Recognizes the charitable purpose of the event and its benefactor, the Believe 271 Foundation.
  • Affirms the legislature’s support for community-based charitable activities conducted by firefighter organizations.
  • Serves as a ceremonial expression of appreciation rather than establishing new programs or appropriations.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Red Knights International Firefighters Motorcycle Club, Region 1, New York; Believe 271 Foundation (as the beneficiary of the fundraiser).
  • Community impact: Adds ceremonial recognition to the event, potentially elevating public awareness and support for both the organization and the foundation.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction: June 6, 2025
  • Committee Action: Referred to Finance on June 6, 2025 (typical for budgetary or fiscal review, though not expected to involve funds given the ceremonial nature)
  • Advancement: Reported to calendar for consideration on June 10, 2025 (duplicate entries indicate multiple actions on that date)
  • Adoption: June 10, 2025

Fiscal Impact

  • Generally minimal or none for ceremonial resolutions; no new appropriations or statutory changes are indicated. Any administrative costs would be negligible and related to publication and distribution of the resolution.

Sponsor Notes

  • Primary sponsor: Joseph A. Griffo. The resolution reflects bipartisan ceremonial recognition of charitable community service activities conducted by firefighter organizations.

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

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