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J 1009

Honoring Sarah Lieberman upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2025 Citizenship Advancement Award

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Rhoads

Ceremonial resolution adopting Sarah Lieberman as the 2025 Citizenship Advancement Award recipient; honors her civic work, with no new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · J 1009

Summary of Bill J 1009 — Honoring Sarah Lieberman

Quick overview

  • Bill Number: J 1009
  • Title: Honoring Sarah Lieberman upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2025 Citizenship Advancement Award
  • Classification: Resolution (ceremonial)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: May 13, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Steve Rhoads

Purpose and intent

Bill J 1009 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and honoring Sarah Lieberman for being named the recipient of the 2025 Citizenship Advancement Award. The resolution serves to publicly commend Lieberman’s achievements and contributions related to citizenship advancement and community engagement. As a resolution, its primary purpose is to acknowledge an individual’s accomplishments and to reflect the legislative body’s support and appreciation.

Key provisions and changes

  • The resolution designates and honors Sarah Lieberman in connection with her designation as the 2025 Citizenship Advancement Award recipient.
  • The text typically would include a statement of commendation, a brief summary of Lieberman’s contributions to citizenship and community involvement, and a formal request that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to Lieberman and possibly her family or organization.
  • No new laws, regulatory requirements, or budgetary appropriations are created or amended by a ceremonial resolution.

Who/what is affected

  • Individual honored: Sarah Lieberman (recognition by the legislature).
  • Audience/institution: The legislative body and the broader community, which benefits from formal public commendation.
  • The resolution does not impose duties on agencies or individuals, nor does it alter existing laws or funding.

Procedural timeline and actions

  • May 13, 2025: Introduced and referred to Finance (listed twice in the provided actions).
  • May 20, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration (listed twice).
  • May 20, 2025: Adopted (listed twice), marking final approval of the ceremonial recognition.
  • Status: Adopted, indicating the resolution has been formally approved by the legislative body.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Steve Rhoads

Impact and implications

  • The bill is primarily symbolic, providing formal recognition of Sarah Lieberman’s achievement.
  • It does not authorize spending, create new duties, or alter statutory law.
  • Adoption can strengthen community pride and highlight the importance of civic engagement and citizenship initiatives.

Next steps

  • As a adopted resolution, it would be published as part of the official records and may be transmitted to Lieberman as a ceremonial acknowledgment. No further legislative action is typically required.

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

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