Congratulating Audrey A. Pierce upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michelle Hinchey

Legislature issues a ceremonial resolution congratulating Audrey A. Pierce on turning 100, honoring her centennial milestone with no policy or fiscal impact.

ADOPTED

Summary of Bill J 644 – Congratulating Audrey A. Pierce on the Occasion of Celebrating Her 100th Birthday

Overview

J 644 is a ceremonial or courtesy resolution introduced to formally recognize and congratulate Audrey A. Pierce on reaching her 100th birthday. The bill is classified as a resolution rather than a law with policy or fiscal provisions. It reflects the legislature’s tradition of acknowledging notable civic milestones and contributions of constituents.

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose is ceremonial: to extend the respect, congratulations, and best wishes of the legislative body to Audrey A. Pierce on her centennial milestone.

Such resolutions serve to highlight personal or community achievements and to honor long-standing members of the community.

Key Provisions

Typical content (noted by the resolution format): statements of recognition celebrating Audrey A. Pierce’s 100th birthday; expressions of gratitude for her impact on family, community, and local life; and formal “Resolved” language conveying the legislature’s congratulations.

As a resolution, it does not create new policy, impose obligations, authorize spending, or enact substantive law. There are no fiscal provisions associated with this bill based on the available information.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduced: April 2, 2025.

Initial assignment: Referred to the Finance committee (procedural step).

April 8, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration.

April 8, 2025: Adopted (the resolution received final approval on that date in the chamber(s) handling the bill).

Status: Adopted (ceremonial recognition by the legislature).

Sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (primary).

Who is Affected

Audrey A. Pierce is the primary honoree.

Family, friends, and local community members who know or are impacted by her centennial milestone.

The legislative body and its constituents, as the resolution publicly acknowledging a resident’s 100th birthday.

Fiscal/Policy Impacts

No anticipated fiscal impact or policy change associated with this resolution.

The act is symbolic recognition rather than a substantive policy measure.

Notes for Readers

While the text of the resolution is not provided here, such bills typically include celebratory language and acknowledgments in the “Whereas” clauses, culminating in a formal “Resolved” clause expressing the body’s congratulations.

If more detail is desired (e.g., the exact wording of the congratulatory statements), accessing the bill’s full text or floor records would provide the precise language used.