Honoring Kenya L. Smith upon the occasion of his recognition at the 20th Annual New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame Ceremony

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Parker

Ceremonial NY Senate resolution honoring Kenya L. Smith for Hall of Fame recognition, publicly commending his veterans’ service and community work; no fiscal impact.

ADOPTED

Legislative Summary: J 1057 – Honoring Kenya L. Smith

Overview

J 1057 is a New York State Senate resolution dedicated to honoring Kenya L. Smith in connection with his recognition at the 20th Annual New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame Ceremony. The measure is ceremonial in nature, recognizing Smith’s contributions as part of the Veterans Hall of Fame. The resolution has been adopted by the Senate.

Purpose and Intent

Publicly recognize and commend Kenya L. Smith for his service and achievements that led to his inclusion in the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame.

Acknowledge and celebrate Smith’s contributions to veterans, the community, and the broader public.

Provide formal expression of appreciation from the Senate and its members.

Key Provisions

The core provision is a formal resolution recognizing Kenya L. Smith in relation to his Hall of Fame honor.

Typically includes statements of congratulations and best wishes to Smith and his family.

Ceremonial designation; no new laws, programs, or budgetary appropriations are created or altered.

Affected Parties

Kenya L. Smith (the honoree).

Smith’s family and supporters.

Members of the New York State Senate and the broader veterans community.

The general public, which benefits from official recognition of veterans’ service.

Procedural History and Timeline

Introduced: May 16, 2025.

Initial referral: to the Senate Finance Committee (a standard step for resolutions to assess any fiscal implications, though resolutions typically have none).

Subsequent actions: Reported to the calendar for consideration and, on May 20, 2025, adopted by the Senate (with multiple entries reflecting the same actions in the official record).

Status: ADOPTED (ceremonial resolution approved by the Senate).

Sponsor

Primary sponsor: Kevin S. Parker.

Fiscal and Administrative Impact

Likely no fiscal impact or budgetary appropriation, as a ceremonial resolution recognizing an honoree.

Administrative impact is limited to formal parliamentary action and transmission to the appropriate offices for record-keeping.

Notes and Context

This bill is part of the presiding chamber’s customary practice of honoring notable veterans at the annual Veterans Hall of Fame ceremony.

Adoption signals official Senate acknowledgement and commendation of Kenya L. Smith and his recognition at the ceremony.