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J 968

Honoring Reverend Joseph Salerno for 25 years of steadfast and unwavering service as Chaplain of the Utica Police and Fire Departments

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Griffo

Ceremonial bill honors Reverend Joseph Salerno for 25 years as chaplain to Utica PD and FD, formally commending his service and boosting morale in the community.

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Bill Summary · J 968

Summary of Bill J 968 — Honoring Reverend Joseph Salerno

Overview

Bill J 968 is a ceremonial resolution introduced on May 8, 2025 and subsequently adopted on May 13, 2025. Its purpose is to publicly honor Reverend Joseph Salerno for 25 years of steadfast and unwavering service as Chaplain to the Utica Police Department and Utica Fire Department. The primary sponsor is Senator Joseph A. Griffo.

Purpose and Intent

  • Acknowledge and celebrate Reverend Salerno’s quarter-century of chaplaincy service.
  • Recognize his contributions to the wellbeing and morale of both Utica’s police and fire departments, as well as the broader Utica community.
  • Provide formal commendation and appreciation from the legislative body.

Key Provisions

While specific language is typical of ceremonial resolutions rather than substantive policy, the bill serves to:
- Express sincere congratulations to Reverend Salerno on reaching 25 years of chaplaincy service.
- Highlight the role of a chaplain in supporting public safety personnel, offering spiritual and emotional support, and aiding crisis response within the Utica Police Department and Utica Fire Department.
- Direct the appropriate legislative office (e.g., the Clerk) to transmit copies of the resolution to Reverend Salerno and other relevant parties as a formal record of recognition.

Affected Parties

  • Reverend Joseph Salerno (honored individual)
  • Utica Police Department
  • Utica Fire Department
  • The Utica community, which benefits from formal recognition of service to public safety institutions

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: May 8, 2025
  • Committee action: Referred to Finance (standard for ceremonial resolutions; no substantive policy impact expected)
  • Floor action: Reported to calendar for consideration (May 13, 2025) and subsequently adopted (May 13, 2025)
  • Status: Adopted

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Senator Joseph A. Griffo

Fiscal and Economic Impact

  • No direct fiscal impact anticipated. Ceremonial resolutions generally authorize no new expenditures and serve as formal recognitions, though there may be minimal printing or administrative costs.

Significance and Impact

This bill formalizes the community’s appreciation for Reverend Salerno’s 25 years of service as a chaplain to Utica’s public safety agencies. It serves as an official record of commendation and can enhance morale within the departments and the broader Utica community.

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

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