Honoring Lauren C. Enea for her exemplary service to her community and the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Harckham and 1 co-sponsor

The bill funds no programs or laws; it is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Lauren C. Enea for exemplary service to her community and the State of New York.

ADOPTED

Summary of Bill J 576 – Honoring Lauren C. Enea for her exemplary service to her community and the State of New York

What the bill is

Type: Resolution (ceremonial)

Bill Number: J 576

Title: Honoring Lauren C. Enea for her exemplary service to her community and the State of New York

Status: ADOPTED

Introduced: March 26, 2025

Primary sponsor: Shelley Mayer

Co-sponsor: Pete Harckham

Purpose and intent

The resolution formally honors and commends Lauren C. Enea for her exemplary service to her community and to the State of New York. It serves to recognize her character, contributions, and the positive impact of her work on residents of the state.

Key provisions and changes

As a ceremonial resolution, J 576 does not create or modify law or authorize new expenditures. There are no funding provisions or policy changes attached.

The substantive content typically includes a series of “Whereas” statements acknowledging the person’s service and achievements, followed by a formal resolution clause expressing commendation, congratulations, and best wishes.

The resolution may also note the significance of her contributions to the community and state, and request that the Legislature publicly acknowledge her efforts.

Who is affected

Primary beneficiary: Lauren C. Enea, in the form of formal recognition by the New York State Legislature.

Community and stakeholders who have benefited from her service.

The New York State Senate and Assembly, which publicly acknowledge her through the adopted resolution.

Family, colleagues, and organizations associated with Enea who may reference the resolution in recognizing her work.

Procedural history and timeline

2025-03-26: Referred to Finance (listed twice in the record).

2025-04-02: Reported to calendar for consideration (listed twice in the record).

2025-04-02: Adopted (listed twice in the record).

The bill progressed from introduction and committee referral to formal adoption within roughly a week-and-a-half, reflecting a ceremonial action rather than substantive policy changes.

Sponsorship

Primary sponsor: Senator Shelley Mayer

Cosponsor: Senator Pete Harckham

Notes for readers

This bill is a ceremonial acknowledgment common in state legislatures, used to recognize individuals for noteworthy service. It does not alter statutes, create programs, or allocate funds. The adoption of J 576 marks a formal and public expression of commendation by the Legislature.