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J 288

Honoring Michael Robinson upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition at the Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards 20th Anniversary Gala on February 26, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Parker

Legislature honors Michael Robinson for his recognition at the YGB Entrepreneurial Awards 20th Anniversary Gala; ceremonial, no fiscal impact.

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Bill Summary · J 288

Summary of J 288 – Honoring Michael Robinson

Overview

J 288 is a ceremonial or resolution bill that has been adopted by the Legislature. Its purpose is to honor Michael Robinson on the occasion of his designation for special recognition at the Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards 20th Anniversary Gala, to be held on February 26, 2025. The resolution was introduced on January 30, 2025 and subsequently adopted on February 4, 2025. The primary sponsor is Kevin S. Parker.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially recognize and commend Michael Robinson for receiving special recognition at the YGB Entrepreneurial Awards 20th Anniversary Gala.
  • Acknowledge contributions to entrepreneurship, minority entrepreneurship, and community advancement.
  • Reflect the Legislature’s support for recognizing local leadership and achievements within the community.

Key Provisions

  • Declares the Legislature’s appreciation and congratulations to Michael Robinson for his designation for special recognition at the 20th Anniversary Gala of the Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards.
  • Establishes that the resolution is a formal record of the Legislature’s recognition of Robinson’s achievements and impact.
  • Serves as a ceremonial acknowledgement, with no creation of new duties, powers, or fiscal obligations beyond the record of appreciation.

Affected Parties

  • Michael Robinson, the individual recipient of the special recognition.
  • The Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards community and beneficiaries.
  • Local community members who benefit from entrepreneurship and mentorship highlighted by the recognition.
  • The Legislature and its official proceedings, which will record the acknowledgement.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: January 30, 2025.
  • Referred to: Finance (on January 30, 2025)—a standard step for resolutions, even when no fiscal impact is expected.
  • Consideration: Reported to calendar for consideration on February 4, 2025 (duplicated entries show multiple procedural actions on the same date).
  • Adoption: February 4, 2025.
  • Status: Adopted.

Fiscal Impact

  • As a ceremonial resolution, J 288 does not authorize new spending or create budgetary obligations. There is no anticipated fiscal impact associated with adoption beyond routine legislative proceedings.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Kevin S. Parker.

Notes and Context

  • This action is primarily symbolic, intended to publicly honor a local figure for achievements in entrepreneurship and community leadership.
  • While there is a formal process reflected in committee referral and calendar actions, the bill does not enact policy changes or funding measures.

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

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