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J 831

Honoring Bishop Calvin Rice and First Lady Willie Mae Rice for their steadfast and unremitting commitment to the ministry after 46 years of devoted service

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Leroy Comrie

Honors Bishop Calvin Rice and First Lady Willie Mae Rice for 46 years of ministry in a ceremonial, non-binding resolution recognizing their service to faith and community.

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Bill Summary · J 831

Summary of Bill J 831: Honoring Bishop Calvin Rice and First Lady Willie Mae Rice

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 831
  • Title: Honoring Bishop Calvin Rice and First Lady Willie Mae Rice for their steadfast and unremitting commitment to the ministry after 46 years of devoted service
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Type: Resolution (non-binding)
  • Introduced: April 17, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Leroy Comrie

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution recognizes and honors the long-standing service of Bishop Calvin Rice and First Lady Willie Mae Rice, noting their “steadfast and unremitting commitment to the ministry” after 46 years of devoted service.
  • It serves as a formal expression of appreciation and acknowledgment by the legislature of the couple’s contributions to their religious community and broader civic life.

Key Provisions (What the Resolution Does)

  • Publicly commemorates Bishop Calvin Rice and First Lady Willie Mae Rice for 46 years of ministry.
  • Expresses the legislature’s gratitude for their leadership, dedication, and impact on the community.
  • May symbolically memorialize or designate a moment of recognition, appropriate to the legislature’s customs for ceremonial acknowledgments (typical for resolutions of this nature).
  • Does not include new statutory obligations or appropriations (as a resolution, it is non-binding and ceremonial).

Who or What Is Affected

  • Individuals Recognized: Bishop Calvin Rice and First Lady Willie Mae Rice.
  • Community Impact: Members of their ministry and local community who have benefited from their 46 years of ministry and service.
  • Legislative Audience: The recognition is a formal statement by the sponsoring body, intended for publication and ceremonial purposes.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • April 17, 2025: Introduced and referred to the Finance committee.
  • April 29, 2025: Reported to the Calendar for consideration.
  • April 29, 2025: Adopted in the legislative process (final adoption occurred on this date).
  • The sequence shows typical steps for a ceremonial resolution: introduction, committee referral, scheduling for calendar consideration, and eventual adoption.

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Leroy Comrie

Potential Impact

  • Provides formal recognition of significant religious and community leadership.
  • Establishes an official record of appreciation by the legislature.
  • As a resolution, it does not create new laws or authorize expenditures, but it can enhance public awareness of notable community contributions and honor local leaders.

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