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J 415

Honoring Pastor Geraldine Felix upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala on March 9, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Parker

Ceremonial resolution recognizing Pastor Geraldine Felix for her MLK Visionary Awards Gala honor, expressing legislative appreciation with no policy changes.

REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · J 415

Summary of Bill J 415: Honoring Pastor Geraldine Felix

Overview

Bill J 415 is a ceremonial resolution introduced on February 21, 2025, and currently referred to the Finance committee. The bill is sponsored by Kevin S. Parker (primary). Its purpose is to recognize and honor Pastor Geraldine Felix in connection with her designation for special recognition at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala on March 9, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally acknowledge Pastor Geraldine Felix for her leadership and contributions to the community, in conjunction with her designation for special recognition at the MLK Visionary Awards Gala.
  • To express the legislature’s appreciation for her service and impact within the community and to honor her accomplishments as part of a recognized MLK-era celebration.

Key Provisions

  • Expresses recognition and commendation of Pastor Geraldine Felix for being designated for special recognition at the MLK Visionary Awards Gala on March 9, 2025.
  • Ceremonial in nature, with no explicit policy or regulatory changes attached to the measure.
  • May authorize or request the appropriate legislative officer to transmit a copy of the resolution to the honoree and other relevant parties (such as gala organizers or community stakeholders).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: February 21, 2025.
  • Legislative Action: Referred to the Finance committee on February 21, 2025 (listed twice in the provided actions, both indicating referral to Finance).
  • Status: Referred to Finance; no further actions listed in the provided information. As a resolution, it would typically proceed through committee review and, if approved, be acted upon by the full chamber.

Fiscal Impact and Administrative Details

  • No explicit fiscal changes or funding authorizations are described in the bill text provided.
  • Because it is a resolution, any potential administrative costs (e.g., printing or distribution of the final document) would likely be minor and would be evaluated by the Finance committee if relevant.

Sponsors and Affected Parties

  • Primary Sponsor: Kevin S. Parker.
  • Affected Parties: Pastor Geraldine Felix; the MLK Visionary Awards Gala organizers; members of the community recognizing her achievements and leadership.

This summary captures the bill’s ceremonial aim, the recognition it seeks to confer, and its current legislative status.

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

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