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J 1166

Honoring Officer Lisa T. Pearsall upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Distinguished Service Award by the Town of New Berlin Police Department on June 12, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Griffo

A ceremonial resolution publicly recognizes Officer Lisa T. Pearsall for receiving the Distinguished Service Award from the Town of New Berlin Police Department.

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Bill Summary · J 1166

Summary of Bill J 1166: Honoring Officer Lisa T. Pearsall

Overview

Bill J 1166 is a resolution introduced in the legislature to honor Officer Lisa T. Pearsall on the occasion of being designated as a recipient of a Distinguished Service Award by the Town of New Berlin Police Department on June 12, 2025. The measure is classified as a resolution and has been adopted.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and commend Officer Lisa T. Pearsall for receiving the Distinguished Service Award from the Town of New Berlin Police Department.
  • Publicly acknowledge the officer’s service and contributions to the community, as part of ceremonial respect by the legislature.
  • Provide formal recognition in the official record of the legislative body.

Key Provisions (What the bill would do)

  • The bill would formally designate the recognition of Officer Pearsall as an occasion worthy of commendation by the legislature.
  • It would likely include formal statements (typically “Whereas” clauses describing her service and the basis for the award) and a concluding “Resolved” clause expressing the legislature’s congratulations and appreciation.
  • Given its nature as a resolution, the bill would primarily serve ceremonial and commemorative purposes and would not ascribe new statutory duties, create or change policy, or authorize expenditures beyond customary ceremonial actions.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Officer Lisa T. Pearsall, as the recipient and honoree.
  • The Town of New Berlin Police Department and its leadership (recognition by the legislature is often shared with the awarding agency).
  • The broader community, through public recognition and potential positive attention to local law enforcement service.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Introduced: June 6, 2025
  • Legislative actions: Referred to Finance (two entries on June 6, 2025)
  • Later actions: Reported to calendar for consideration (June 10, 2025) and adopted (June 10, 2025)
  • Sponsor: Joseph A. Griffo (primary)

Fiscal Impact

  • As a ceremonial resolution, the bill would typically entail minimal to no fiscal impact or new funding obligations. Any incidental costs (e.g., printing) are generally considered negligible and within routine legislative operations.

Summary

Bill J 1166 is a ceremonial resolution formalizing and publicizing the Town of New Berlin Police Department’s Distinguished Service Award to Officer Lisa T. Pearsall. It passed and was adopted on June 10, 2025, following introduction on June 6, 2025, with sponsorship by Joseph A. Griffo.

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

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