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J 374

Honoring Ron Walkowiak upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce on March 20, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Patrick Gallivan

The bill formally honors Ron Walkowiak with a ceremonial resolution recognizing his Citizen of the Year award from the Clarence Chamber of Commerce.

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Bill Summary · J 374

Summary of J 374 – Honoring Ron Walkowiak upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce on March 20, 2025

Overview

J 374 is a resolution introduced in the Legislature to formally recognize and commend Ron Walkowiak for being designated the Citizen of the Year by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce on March 20, 2025. The bill carries the status of ADOPTED, indicating it has passed the chamber as an official ceremonial gesture.

  • Bill Number: J 374
  • Title: Honoring Ron Walkowiak upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce on March 20, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution
  • Status: ADOPTED

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose is ceremonial acknowledgement of Ron Walkowiak’s achievement and public service as recognized by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce.
  • Serves as an expression of appreciation and congratulations from the Legislature for Walkowiak’s designation as Citizen of the Year, highlighting community contribution and leadership.

Key Provisions

  • Formal resolution recognizing Ron Walkowiak and commemorating his Citizen of the Year award.
  • Typically includes preambulatory clauses (Whereas statements) describing the recipient’s community service, character, and impact, followed by a concluding “Be it resolved” statement expressing formal commendation.
  • As a ceremonial resolution, it does not enact or fund policy changes, nor does it create new obligations or programs.

Timelines and Procedural History

  • Introduced: February 13, 2025
  • Procedural steps: Referred to Finance (as part of the formal process for consideration)
  • Subsequent actions (February 25, 2025): Reported to calendar for consideration and adopted (duplicate entries appear in the record, suggesting multiple procedural notes or clerical duplicates)
  • Status: Adopted on February 25, 2025

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: Patrick M. Gallivan

Impact and Affected Parties

  • Affected Individuals: Ron Walkowiak (recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award)
  • Affected Organizations: Clarence Chamber of Commerce (origin of the award), the local community in Clarence
  • Public impact: Ceremonial recognition may enhance public awareness of community service and civic engagement, and provides formal acknowledgment from the Legislature.

Additional Notes

  • The measure is purely ceremonial with no specified fiscal impact or policy change.
  • The repeated entries in the legislative actions suggest clerical duplication but do not alter the substantive outcome: the bill was introduced, referred to Finance, and ultimately adopted.

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

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