Honoring Dr. Maria Santiago upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala on March 9, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Vivian Cook

Ceremonial bill K-175 grants formal commendation to Dr. Maria Santiago for recognition at the MLK Visionary Awards Gala, creating an official public record (no fiscal impact).

ADOPTED

Summary of Bill K 175: Honoring Dr. Maria Santiago

Overview

Bill K 175 is a resolution introduced and adopted to honor Dr. Maria Santiago in connection with her designation for special recognition at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala on March 9, 2025. The resolution is ceremonial, non-binding, and is classified as a resolution rather than a statute or appropriation.

Purpose and Intent

Publicly recognize and celebrate Dr. Maria Santiago for her contributions, leadership, and impact in the community.

Acknowledge her designation for special recognition at the MLK Jr. Visionary Awards Gala, highlighting the event on March 9, 2025.

Provide a formal, official record within the legislative body recognizing the honoree’s achievements and service.

Key Provisions (inferred from typical ceremonial resolutions)

A formal designation and commendation for Dr. Maria Santiago.

Language that acknowledges and honors her contributions in connection with the MLK Visionary Awards Gala.

Recitals or “Whereas” statements describing relevant achievements or roles (as is customary in ceremonial resolutions).

Channel for dissemination: language to provide copies of the resolution to the honoree and to publicly record or publish the recognition.

Administrative details typical to such resolutions (presentation of the resolution in a formal ceremony, if applicable).

Affected Parties

Dr. Maria Santiago (honoree)

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Visionary Awards Gala organizers and supporters

The sponsor, primary: Vivian Cook

The legislative body adopting the resolution (public record)

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduced: March 10, 2025

Adopted: March 10, 2025

Status: ADOPTED

This is a ceremonial recognition, not a enacted statute; no fiscal impact is anticipated.

Sponsor

Primary sponsor: Vivian Cook

Potential Impact

Provides formal public recognition of Dr. Santiago’s achievements.

Enhances public awareness of the MLK Visionary Awards Gala and its honorees.

Serves as an official record that can be referenced in press materials, ceremonial occasions, or commemorative publications.

Note: The text of the resolution itself is not provided, so the summary reflects the available bill metadata and typical content of ceremonial resolutions.