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J 953

Honoring Dr. Milagros Pena upon the occasion of her retirement after five years of distinguished service to SUNY Purchase

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Shelley Mayer

Ceremonial bill J-953 awards a formal legislative honor to Dr. Milagros Pena on retirement after five years at SUNY Purchase, recognizing her contributions.

REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · J 953

Summary of Bill J 953 — Honoring Dr. Milagros Pena

Overview

Bill J 953 is a resolution intended to publicly honor Dr. Milagros Pena upon her retirement after five years of distinguished service to SUNY Purchase. The bill was introduced on May 8, 2025 and is currently “REFERRED TO FINANCE.” The primary sponsor listed is Shelley Mayer.

Purpose and Intent

  • To recognize and commend Dr. Milagros Pena for her contributions to SUNY Purchase and to celebrate her retirement.
  • To acknowledge the impact of her five years of service on the campus and its community.
  • To provide an official, ceremonial tribute from the Legislature in addition to any campus-level recognitions.

Key Provisions (based on standard resolution content)

  • A formal statement of recognition of Dr. Pena’s professional accomplishments and service at SUNY Purchase.
  • Congratulatory language on the occasion of her retirement.
  • A factual recital of her tenure (five years) and the positive effects of her work.
  • A directive or permission for the Clerk of the Legislature to transmit a copy of the resolution to Dr. Pena and possibly to SUNY Purchase officials or the honoree’s family.
  • Standard ceremonial language typical of resolutions honoring individuals (e.g., “Now, therefore, be it resolved…”).

Note: The full text is not provided, so provisions are described in typical terms for a ceremonial resolution.

Who/What is Affected

  • Dr. Milagros Pena (the honoree).
  • SUNY Purchase community, including colleagues, students, and administrators who benefit from or recognize her service.
  • The legislative body issuing the resolution (ceremonial, non-binding).

Fiscal and Procedural Aspects

  • This is a ceremonial resolution, not a bill that changes law or imposes new requirements.
  • Fiscal impact is typically minimal or none, though occasional costs may arise from printing and distributing the resolution.
  • Status shows the measure has been referred to the Finance committee as of May 8, 2025; the duplicate entry under Legislative Actions reflects the same referral date.
  • Next steps would typically involve committee review by Finance and potential floor consideration, depending on committee action and legislative calendar.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Shelley Mayer.

Notes for Readers

  • As a resolution, J 953 serves to honor and recognize, not to enact policy or allocate funds (beyond potential ceremonial costs). If you need the exact language or any added ceremonial details, the full text would be in the official bill file post-committee review.

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

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