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J 673

Congratulating Loretta Rapatski upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michelle Hinchey

Legislature issues a ceremonial resolution congratulating Loretta Rapatski on her 100th birthday, offering best wishes; a commemorative acknowledgement with no policy effect.

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Bill Summary · J 673

Summary of Bill J 673: Congratulating Loretta Rapatski upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

Overview

Bill J 673 is a ceremonial/appy memorial resolution intended to publicly congratulate Loretta Rapatski on reaching the milestone of her 100th birthday. The bill is non-substantive in terms of creating or altering law; its primary purpose is to recognize and honor an individual for a notable life milestone.

Purpose and Intent

  • Publicly extend congratulations to Loretta Rapatski on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
  • Recognize this centennial milestone as a moment of appreciation and commendation for longevity, community presence, and personal history.
  • Provide a formal written record within the legislative body acknowledging the celebration of this milestone.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution states the legislature’s congratulations and best wishes to Loretta Rapatski on her 100th birthday.
  • Typically, the measure may authorize the presentation of a copy of the resolution to the honoree (as is customary for commemorative resolutions).
  • No substantive policy changes, regulatory effects, or appropriations are attached to this resolution.

Sponsors

  • Primary Sponsor: Michelle Hinchey

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: April 2, 2025
  • Referral: Referred to Finance (April 2, 2025)
  • Consideration: Reported to calendar for consideration (April 8, 2025)
  • Adoption: Adopted on April 8, 2025
  • Note: The record shows multiple entries for the same actions (likely reflecting standard committee and floor actions). The essential outcome is that the resolution was adopted on April 8, 2025.

Impact and Affected Parties

  • Affected Individual: Loretta Rapatski (the centennial honoree)
  • Family, friends, and community members connected to Loretta Rapatski may be recipients of recognition or notifications.
  • The broader public receives a ceremonial acknowledgement honoring a centennial milestone.

Fiscal and Legal Considerations

  • As a ceremonial resolution, it typically does not authorize expenditures or create new legal obligations.
  • No operative laws or regulatory changes result from this measure.

Notes

  • This is a commemorative measure rather than a law. Its value lies in formal recognition and record of the milestone within the legislative body.

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

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