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J 574

Honoring Monica Lindsay for her exemplary service to her community and the State of New York

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

J 574 honors Monica Lindsay for exemplary New York community service, a ceremonial tribute with no policy or funding impact, to be presented and noted in journals.

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Bill Summary · J 574

Summary of Joint Resolution J 574: Honoring Monica Lindsay

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 574
  • Title: Honoring Monica Lindsay for her exemplary service to her community and the State of New York
  • Type: Joint Resolution (ceremonial recognition)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: March 26, 2025
  • Sponsors: Shelley Mayer (primary), Pete Harckham (cosponsor)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill seeks to publicly recognize and honor Monica Lindsay for her exemplary service to her community and to the State of New York.
  • As a ceremonial resolution, its primary aim is to commend and celebrate the honoree’s contributions rather than to enact policy or authorize new programs.

Key Provisions

  • Expresses formal recognition of Monica Lindsay’s service and contributions.
  • Typically includes a provision that the resolution be presented to the honoree and/or noted in the official journals of the Senate and Assembly.
  • Does not impose new duties, allocate funds, or create regulatory requirements. It is a symbolic gesture of appreciation and acknowledgment.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • March 26, 2025: Introduced and referred to the Finance committee.
  • April 2, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration (title appears twice in actions, indicating scheduling for debate/consideration in both chambers).
  • April 2, 2025: Adopted (final procedural action indicating passage in the applicable chamber and/or joint adoption).

Sponsor Information

  • Primary Sponsor: Shelley Mayer
  • Cosponsor: Pete Harckham
  • The sponsors indicate support from leadership in the chamber for recognizing the honoree’s service.

Impact and Beneficiaries

  • Primary Beneficiary: Monica Lindsay (honoree)
  • Other Impacts: The recognition may enhance public awareness of community service efforts and can serve as inspiration to constituents and local organizations. There are no direct fiscal or regulatory impacts, given the ceremonial nature of a resolution.

Additional Notes

  • As a resolution, J 574 serves as a formal commemorative document rather than a policy instrument.
  • The adoption reflects the legislature’s acknowledgment of Monica Lindsay’s contributions to her community and the State of New York.

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

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