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J 1208

Congratulating Bertha Lawson upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Griffo

Ceremonial resolution congratulates Bertha Lawson on turning 100, extends best wishes, and records the milestone in official records with no fiscal or legal changes.

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Bill Summary · J 1208

Summary of Bill J 1208: Congratulating Bertha Lawson upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 1208
  • Title: Congratulating Bertha Lawson upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday
  • Type/Classification: Resolution (ceremonial, non-binding)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: June 9, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Joseph A. Griffo

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and congratulating Bertha Lawson on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
  • As a resolution, its primary purpose is to express goodwill and celebrate a milestone within the community; it does not establish new laws or create fiscal obligations.
  • The resolution serves as a formal public record of the legislature’s acknowledgment and best wishes to the honoree.

Key Provisions (Substantive Content)

  • The resolution would formally acknowledge Bertha Lawson’s 100th birthday.
  • It would extend the legislature’s congratulations and best wishes to her.
  • Typically, such a resolution may also request that copies be transmitted to the honoree and kept as part of the official records, though exact language is not provided in the summary.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary Beneficiary: Bertha Lawson (the honoree).
  • Broader Impact: The recognition reflects on the community and the legislature; it publicizes the milestone in official records. No individuals or entities are subject to new duties, funding, or regulatory changes.

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • June 9, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the Finance committee.
  • June 12, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration (listed twice in the record).
  • June 12, 2025: Adopted (listed twice in the record).
  • Note: The double entries in both the committee referral and calendar/adoption actions appear in the legislative record, but do not indicate separate substantive changes to the bill’s content.

Fiscal/Policy Implications

  • No fiscal impact is described or anticipated, consistent with the typical nature of ceremonial resolutions.
  • No policy changes or regulatory consequences are expected.

Additional Context

  • The official sponsor listed is Joseph A. Griffo (primary).
  • The resolution has been adopted, signaling formal approval by the legislature.

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

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