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J 664

Congratulating Berenice A. Smith upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michelle Hinchey

The bill is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Berenice A. Smith on turning 100, with no fiscal or legal changes.

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Bill Summary · J 664

Summary of Bill J 664: Congratulating Berenice A. Smith on the Occasion of Celebrating Her 100th Birthday

Bill at a Glance

  • Bill Number: J 664
  • Title: Congratulating Berenice A. Smith upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday
  • Type/Classification: Resolution
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: April 2, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Michelle Hinchey
  • Key Actions:
    • 2025-04-02: Referred to Finance
    • 2025-04-08: Reported to calendar for consideration
    • 2025-04-08: Adopted
  • Notes: The actions indicate ceremonial recognition by the legislature, with no accompanying fiscal provisions.

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution formally congratulates Berenice A. Smith to mark the milestone of her 100th birthday. It serves to acknowledge and celebrate her life, contributions, and presence in the community, and to record the occasion in the official legislative journals.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The bill is a ceremonial resolution, meaning its primary content is a formal expression of congratulations and best wishes.
  • Typical elements (not stated explicitly in the provided text but customary for such resolutions) include:
    • A statement recognizing the significance of reaching 100 years of age.
    • A commendation of Berenice A. Smith’s impact on her community or field.
    • Official best wishes from the legislature.
  • No fiscal appropriations or statutory changes are associated with ceremonial resolutions.

Who/What is Affected

  • Directly Affected: Berenice A. Smith, whose birthday milestone is being acknowledged.
  • Indirectly Affected: Family, friends, and the community celebrating this milestone; readers of the resolution and members of the legislature who join in the recognition.
  • There are no changes to laws, programs, or state funding.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: April 2, 2025.
  • Committee/Referral: Referred to Finance (a standard step for some resolutions; indicates potential fiscal review was considered but not necessary for a ceremonial measure).
  • Floor Action: Reported to calendar for consideration (April 8, 2025).
  • Adoption: Adopted on April 8, 2025.
  • This sequence shows a swift, ceremonial adoption within a single legislative session.

Fiscal Implications

  • No anticipated fiscal impact or budgetary changes are associated with this resolution, as it is a ceremonial honor.

Additional Notes

  • The sponsor listed is Senator Michelle Hinchey (primary). The bill reflects a standard practice of the legislature to formally recognize notable community members and milestones.

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