Bill

J 164

Honoring Chief David M. Reynolds upon the occasion of the naming of a park in New Hartford, New York, in recognition of his remarkable life

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Griffo

Ceremonial resolution J 164 names a New Hartford park in honor of Chief David M. Reynolds, recognizing his service; no new law or funding, signage handled locally.

ADOPTED

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Bill Summary · J 164

Bill J 164 — Summary

Overview

Bill J 164 is a unanimous-adopted resolution introduced on January 10, 2025, in recognition of Chief David M. Reynolds. The resolution honors his life and contributions by naming a park in New Hartford, New York, in his honor. It is classified as a resolution (non-enacting), not a statute or appropriation.

Purpose and Intent

honor Chief David M. Reynolds and recognize his “remarkable life.”
designate/rename a park in New Hartford to reflect his service and contributions to the community.

Key Provisions

The resolution expresses official appreciation and recognition of Chief Reynolds.
It directs that a park located in New Hartford be named in his honor (the specific park name is tied to the act of naming within the resolution).
The language serves as ceremonial acknowledgment rather than creating or modifying law or funding.

Affected Parties and Impact

Primary beneficiary: Chief David M. Reynolds (honored in the naming of the park).
Community of New Hartford, park users, and residents who will encounter the park designation.
No new fiscal authorization or statutory changes are implied by a typical ceremonial resolution; any signage or display costs would depend on local park district or municipal processes outside the resolution’s text.

Procedural Timeline

Introduced: January 10, 2025.
January 10, 2025: Referred to Finance (indicating procedural review or potential fiscal considerations).
January 14, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration (duplicate listing appears in the actions).
January 14, 2025: Adopted (final passage in the legislative body), completing the resolution process.
Status: Adopted, indicating the ceremonial measure has passed.

Additional Notes

As a resolution, J 164 does not establish new law or authorize expenditures; its primary effect is ceremonial recognition and the official naming of a park in honor of Chief Reynolds. The actual naming and any related signage would typically be implemented through local government or park district processes consistent with this legislative action.

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