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J 719

Congratulating Regina Bartley-Cross upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michelle Hinchey

A ceremonial joint resolution congratulates Regina Bartley-Cross on turning 100, publicly recognizing her centenarian milestone with best wishes; no laws or funds involved.

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Bill Summary · J 719

Summary of Bill J 719: Congratulating Regina Bartley-Cross on the Occasion of Celebrating Her 100th Birthday

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 719
  • Title: Congratulating Regina Bartley-Cross upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday
  • Status: Adopted
  • Type: Joint Resolution
  • Introduced: April 2, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Michelle Hinchey
  • Legislative Actions:
    • 2025-04-02: Referred to Finance (twice)
    • 2025-04-08: Reported to Calendar for Consideration (twice)
    • 2025-04-08: Adopted (twice)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a ceremonial Joint Resolution recognizing and congratulating Regina Bartley-Cross on her 100th birthday.
  • It serves to publicly acknowledge centenarian status and celebrate a milestone milestone in the life of an individual and, by extension, its impact on community and family.

Key Provisions

  • Formal recognition: The resolution expresses the Legislature’s congratulations and best wishes to Regina Bartley-Cross on reaching 100 years of age.
  • Commendation of life and contributions: It typically notes achievements, community involvement, or personal qualities worthy of commendation (exact language to be included in the final text).
  • Transmission: A copy of the resolution would generally be transmitted to Regina Bartley-Cross (and possibly family) as the official expression of the Legislature’s recognition.
  • Scope and effect: As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create or modify law, impose duties, or authorize expenditures.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary person honored: Regina Bartley-Cross (and, by extension, her family and community who recognize the milestone).
  • Legislative impact: The measure provides ceremonial recognition and does not enact programmatic changes or fiscal obligations.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and referral: Introduced April 2, 2025; referred to the Finance Committee (typical for certain resolutions though not fiscally substantive).
  • Consideration: Referred to the calendar for consideration on April 8, 2025.
  • Adoption: Adopted by the legislature on April 8, 2025, marking its final passage as a ceremonial resolution.
  • Notes on process: The duplication in some actions (e.g., repeated referrals and adoptions) appears to be administrative repetition in the record rather than separate actions.

Additional Context

  • This is a ceremonial acknowledgment often used to honor individuals for milestone birthdays and other notable life events.
  • No fiscal impact or policy changes are associated with this type of bill.

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

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