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J 418

Honoring Dr. Neva Helena Alexander 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 Kevin Parker

Honors Dr. Neva Helena Alexander for special recognition at the MLK Visionary Awards Gala with formal legislative recognition and a ceremonial citation.

REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · J 418

Legislative Bill Summary — J 418

Overview

J 418 is a resolution introduced by Kevin S. Parker that honors Dr. Neva Helena Alexander on the occasion of her designation for special recognition at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala on March 9, 2025. The bill is currently in the Finance committee stage.

Purpose and Intent

  • Acknowledges and commends Dr. Neva Helena Alexander for receiving special recognition at the MLK Visionary Awards Gala.
  • Establishes formal recognition by the legislative body of her achievements and contributions in connection with the MLK celebration.

Key Provisions (typical elements for a ceremonial resolution)

  • Title and official designation of the resolution: Honoring Dr. Neva Helena Alexander.
  • Whereases (contextual statements): Recognize Dr. Alexander’s contributions that led to her special recognition at the gala.
  • Directs official actions: Likely authorizes the adoption of a formal resolution and the presentation of the citation to Dr. Alexander.
  • Communications: May require or authorize the Clerk to transmit a copy of the resolution to Dr. Alexander and related parties.
  • Fiscal note (implicit): As a ceremonial resolution, it typically does not enact policy or mandate spending beyond incidental costs (printing, copying, ceremonial presentation). The referral to Finance suggests consideration of any minor fiscal implications.

Affected Parties and Scope

  • Primary beneficiary: Dr. Neva Helena Alexander, in recognition of her achievement.
  • The broader community and supporters of the MLK Visionary Awards Gala, which benefits from formal legislative recognition.
  • The legislative body and its processes for adopting ceremonial resolutions.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 21, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Finance (a procedural step to assess any fiscal impact and advance the measure).
  • Legislative actions recorded: 2025-02-21 — REFERRED TO FINANCE (listed twice in the provided content).
  • Next steps (if advanced): The Finance committee would review, and the full chamber would consider adoption of the resolution, potentially prior to or in conjunction with the March 9, 2025 gala.

Sponsor

  • Kevin S. Parker (primary sponsor)

Bottom Line

J 418 is a ceremonial resolution aimed at publicly recognizing Dr. Neva Helena Alexander for her designation at a MLK-themed awards gala. It does not alter law or policy but provides formal endorsement and recognition by the legislature. Minor fiscal considerations may be evaluated by the Finance committee, primarily related to printing or presentation costs.

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

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