Bill

J 268

Honoring Amber Lee Forrester upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition at the Young, Gifted, and Black Entrepreneurial Awards 20th Anniversary Gala on February 26, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Parker

Adopts a ceremonial resolution honoring Amber Lee Forrester for recognition at the YG&B Entrepreneurial Awards 20th Anniversary Gala, with no fiscal impact.

ADOPTED

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Bill Summary · J 268

Summary of Bill J 268: Honoring Amber Lee Forrester

Overview

Bill J 268 is a resolution adopted to honor Amber Lee Forrester on the occasion of her designation for special recognition at the Young, Gifted, and Black Entrepreneurial Awards (YG&B) 20th Anniversary Gala, scheduled for February 26, 2025. The resolution is sponsored by Kevin S. Parker (primary). It is a non-legislative action aimed at public recognition rather than creating new laws or funding.

Purpose and Intent

Publicly recognize Amber Lee Forrester for her designation for special recognition at the YG&B Entrepreneurial Awards 20th Anniversary Gala.
Celebrate her contributions to entrepreneurship, community leadership, and representation within the Black entrepreneur community.
Demonstrate the body’s support for initiatives that promote diversity, mentorship, and entrepreneurial achievement.

Key Provisions

Expressions of commendation: The resolution formally honors Forrester and acknowledges her achievements and ongoing impact.
Official recognition: The body designates February 26, 2025, or the gala occasion itself as a moment to honor her contributions within the community.
Transmittal directive: The Clerk is typically directed to transmit copies of the resolution to Amber Lee Forrester and to the Young, Gifted, and Black Entrepreneurial Awards organization, among others as appropriate.
Fiscal note: As a resolution, the measure does not authorize new spending or create ongoing budget obligations.

Procedural History and Timeline

Introduced: January 24, 2025
Referrals: Referred to Finance (as is common for many resolutions to review any potential fiscal implications, though none are anticipated)
Legislative Actions:
- January 28, 2025 – Reported to Calendar for Consideration (noted twice in the record)
- January 28, 2025 – Adopted (noted twice in the record)
Status: ADOPTED

Affected Parties and Potential Impact

Amber Lee Forrester: Receives formal public recognition from the legislative body.
Young, Gifted, and Black Entrepreneurial Awards organization and event attendees: Benefit from increased visibility and community support.
Constituents and community members: Gain a public acknowledgment of local leadership and achievement in entrepreneurship.
No direct fiscal impact or policy changes are expected from this resolution.

Notes

The duplicate entries in the legislative actions reflect multiple readings/steps typical for such measures, with adoption occurring on January 28, 2025.
While the bill title specifies a gala event, the core function remains ceremonial recognition rather than policy or funding changes.

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