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J 157

Congratulating Judge Michael L. Dwyer, upon the occasion of his retirement, after 28 years of distinguished service to the Oneida County Court in Utica, New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Griffo

Ceremonial resolution congratulates Judge Michael L. Dwyer on 28 years of service and retirement; creates an official county record with no funding or policy changes.

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Bill Summary · J 157

Summary of Bill J 157 – Congratulating Judge Michael L. Dwyer

Overview

Bill J 157 is a resolution adopted by the Oneida County Legislature to publicly congratulate Judge Michael L. Dwyer on the occasion of his retirement, after 28 years of service to the Oneida County Court in Utica, New York. The bill is ceremonial in nature and does not enact new laws or allocate funding.

  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: January 10, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution
  • Primary Sponsor: Joseph A. Griffo

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and honor Judge Michael L. Dwyer for 28 years of distinguished service on the Oneida County Court bench.
  • Celebrate his retirement and acknowledge the judge’s contributions to the county judicial system and the Utica community.

Key Provisions

  • Formal congratulatory language recognizing Judge Dwyer’s years of service and retirement.
  • Typically includes “Whereas” statements detailing achievements and a “Be it Resolved” clause directing official actions (e.g., presentation of the resolution to the judge, issuance of copies to relevant parties). The exact text of the preamble provisions is not provided, but the intent is ceremonial recognition.
  • No amendments to statute, no new programs, and no appropriations or fiscal obligations are associated with this resolution.

Affected Parties and Scope

  • Primary beneficiary: Judge Michael L. Dwyer (retiring judge)
  • Community impact: Oneida County judiciary, Utica community, and county residents who benefit from a transparent, publicly acknowledged judicial service.
  • The resolution serves as an official public record of recognition by the County Legislature.

Procedural/Historical Timeline

  • 2025-01-10: Introduced and referred to the Finance committee (twice noted in the actions).
  • 2025-01-14: Reported to calendar for consideration and adopted (noted in multiple entries on the same date, indicating procedural steps leading to adoption).
  • Final status: Adopted on January 14, 2025.

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: Joseph A. Griffo

Practical Impact

  • The bill formalizes a ceremonial tribute to Judge Dwyer.
  • It creates an official record of recognition within county proceedings.
  • No fiscal impact or policy change accompanies this resolution.

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