Honoring Matthew Weidenbaum upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2025 Citizenship Advancement Award

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Rhoads

A ceremonial resolution designates Matthew Weidenbaum as the 2025 Citizenship Advancement Award recipient, publicly recognizing his civic contributions with no fiscal impact.

ADOPTED

Summary of Bill J 1004 — Honoring Matthew Weidenbaum

Overview

Bill J 1004 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and honoring Matthew Weidenbaum on the occasion of his designation as the recipient of the 2025 Citizenship Advancement Award. The bill is classified as a resolution rather than a statute or appropriation, and it is currently listed as ADOPTED.

Purpose and Intent

To publicly acknowledge and commend Matthew Weidenbaum for his achievements related to citizenship advancement.

To designate him as the recipient of the 2025 Citizenship Advancement Award, signaling the Legislature’s appreciation for his civic contributions.

To express the body’s admiration and to highlight exemplary civic engagement for the public record.

Key Provisions

Recognition: The resolution formally congratulates Matthew Weidenbaum.

designation: It designates Weidenbaum as the recipient of the 2025 Citizenship Advancement Award.

Ceremonial/Non-binding: As a resolution, it does not create new law, policy, or fiscal obligations; it serves as a ceremonial tribute and a statement of the Legislature’s sentiments.

Sponsor

Primary Sponsor: Steve Rhoads

Legislative History and Timeline

Introduced: May 13, 2025

Early action: Referred to Finance on May 13, 2025 (as part of committee consideration)

Further action: Referred to the calendar for consideration and subsequently reported and adopted

Adoption: May 20, 2025

Additional notes: The record includes repeated entries on May 20 for calendar reporting and adoption, indicating multiple readings or committee notes before final adoption.

Affected Parties

Primary honoree: Matthew Weidenbaum

Legislative body: The sponsoring legislative chamber (as the publisher of the resolution)

The public: Readers and constituents who track recognition of civic contributions

Fiscal and Practical Impact

Fiscal impact: None direct. Ceremonial resolutions typically do not authorize spending or create new programs.

Practical impact: Provides official recognition of an individual’s civic contributions and preserves the acknowledgement in the public record.

Effective Date and Next Steps

Effective upon adoption by the legislative body (i.e., effective date is the date of adoption, May 20, 2025).

No further legislative action required unless referenced for ceremonial purposes or archival needs.

Bottom Line

J 1004 is a ceremonial resolution that formally honors Matthew Weidenbaum for his citizenship advocacy by naming him the recipient of the 2025 Citizenship Advancement Award. It reflects the sponsoring lawmaker’s support and aims to inspire civic engagement without altering existing laws or budgets.