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J 1949

Honoring St. Andre Bessette Outreach Center upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Liberty Bell Award from the Franklin County Bar Association on May 6, 2026

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dan Stec

Senate Resolution No. 1949 ceremonially honors the St. Andre Bessette Outreach Center for receiving the Liberty Bell Award and its community service in Franklin County.

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Bill Summary · J 1949

Summary of Bill: Senate Resolution No. 1949 (J 1949) — New York, 2025-2026

Title

Honoring St. Andre Bessette Outreach Center upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Liberty Bell Award from the Franklin County Bar Association on May 6, 2026

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and commend St. Andre Bessette Outreach Center (the Center) for its service and impact in Franklin County.
  • Acknowledge the Center’s designation as the recipient of the Liberty Bell Award by the Franklin County Bar Association.
  • Publicly honor the Center during the Franklin County Bar Association Law Day Dinner on May 6, 2026, at the Malone Golf Club in Malone, New York.
  • Promote appreciation for organizations that improve quality of life through acts of service and community support.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Effects

  • The resolution designates formal recognition by the New York State Senate (or Legislative Body) of the Center’s achievement.
  • It notes the Center’s role in providing practical support, including:
    • Food assistance
    • Clothing
    • Emergency services
    • Programs that strengthen the community through faith, hope, and love
  • It attributes the Center’s success to the dedication and exemplary service of its members.
  • It directs that a copy of the engrossed resolution be transmitted to the St. Andre Bessette Outreach Center as an official acknowledgment.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary subject: St. Andre Bessette Outreach Center in Franklin County, New York.
  • Secondary: The Franklin County Bar Association (recognition context) and the general public, as the resolution publicizes and commemorates the Center’s achievements.
  • Procedural body: New York State Senate (and its members) through the passage of the resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced as Senate Resolution No. 1949 by Senator Stec (and co-sponsored by Senator Dan Stec).
  • Referral: As of 2026-04-22, the resolution was referred to the Finance Committee.
  • Event tied to recognition: May 6, 2026, during the Franklin County Bar Association Law Day Dinner at the Malone Golf Club, Malone, NY.
  • The action is largely ceremonial, serving as formal acknowledgement rather than creating substantive legal or fiscal changes.

Notes on Impact

  • This is a symbolic, non-fiscal measure that publicly honors the Center’s contributions and its Liberty Bell Award designation.
  • May enhance visibility and community recognition for the Center, potentially aiding in fundraising, partnerships, and continued service delivery.
  • No new programs, funding, or regulatory changes are specified in the resolution.

Summary Statement

Senate Resolution No. 1949 officially honors the St. Andre Bessette Outreach Center for receiving the Liberty Bell Award from the Franklin County Bar Association, recognizing its community service in Franklin County and its commitment to aiding neighbors through food, clothing, emergency services, and faith-based programs. The resolution, scheduled for recognition at a May 6, 2026 Law Day Dinner, is a ceremonial acknowledgment transmitted to the Center. It underscores the values of service and excellence demonstrated by the Center’s members.

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

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