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J 716

Congratulating Mildred Topper upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michelle Hinchey

A ceremonial resolution recognizing Mildred Topper's 100th birthday, expressing congratulations with no new laws or costs.

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Bill Summary · J 716

Summary of Bill J 716: Congratulating Mildred Topper upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 716
  • Title: Congratulating Mildred Topper upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday
  • Type: Resolution (ceremonial)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: April 2, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Senator Michelle Hinchey

This bill is a ceremonial legislative resolution recognizing Mildred Topper on the occasion of her 100th birthday. As a resolution, it expresses formal congratulations and does not enact new laws or authorize expenditures.

Purpose and Provisions

  • The core purpose is to publicly acknowledge and celebrate Mildred Topper’s centennial birthday.
  • Typical components of such a resolution (though not explicitly provided in the bill text here) include:
    • A statement of congratulations and recognition from the legislature.
    • Potential “Whereas” clauses highlighting milestones or positive contributions of the honoree.
    • A “Resolved” clause directing that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to Mildred Topper (and possibly her family or local representatives) acknowledging the milestone.
  • No fiscal implications or policy changes are associated with this type of resolution. Its effect is ceremonial and commemorative.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Mildred Topper, the centenarian being honored.
  • Secondary: Family and community members who take pride in the recognition; the legislature and its constituents who observe the ceremonial gesture.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: April 2, 2025.
  • Initial Actions: Referred to the Finance committee on April 2, 2025 (duplicated entries indicate multiple committee references in the record, a common clerical duplication in bill logs).
  • Advancement: Reported to the calendar for consideration on April 8, 2025 (appears twice in the record, followed by adoption).
  • Adoption: Adopted on April 8, 2025.
  • The repetition in the Legislative Actions section suggests clerical duplication; the key takeaway is that the resolution progressed to adoption within the same week of introduction.

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: Michelle Hinchey

Impact and Fiscal Note

  • There is no anticipated fiscal impact or policy change associated with this resolution.
  • The effect is symbolic, intended to honor an individual’s milestone and reflect positively on the community.

If you’d like, I can provide a brief context on similar centennial congratulatory resolutions and how they are typically used within state legislatures.

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

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