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J 996

Honoring Yael Licht upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Port Jewish Center on June 14, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jack Martins

Bill J 996 publicly recognizes Yael Licht for her special recognition by the Port Jewish Center, conveying congratulations and filing the honor in the public record.

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Bill Summary · J 996

Summary: Bill J 996 – Honoring Yael Licht upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Port Jewish Center on June 14, 2025

Overview

Bill J 996 is a resolution designed to publicly recognize and commend Yael Licht for being designated for special recognition by the Port Jewish Center on June 14, 2025. It is a ceremonial, non-binding measure that reflects the adopting body’s appreciation and congratulations.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially acknowledge Yael Licht's designation for special recognition by the Port Jewish Center.
  • Convey best wishes and appreciation from the legislative body to Licht and to the Port Jewish Center.
  • Add the designation and event to the public record as a matter of community pride and recognition.

Key Provisions

  • Formal recognition of Yael Licht and acknowledgment of the June 14, 2025 event hosted by the Port Jewish Center.
  • Expression of congratulations and best wishes for Licht regarding the recognition and her ongoing contributions to the community.
  • Transmission/communication: directs the appropriate officers to transmit certified copies of the resolution to Yael Licht and to the Port Jewish Center (and other relevant recipients as appropriate).
  • Status as a ceremonial measure: contains no new laws, statutory changes, or fiscal appropriations; no regulatory or policy changes are enacted.

Who Is Affected

  • Yael Licht (the individual being honored).
  • Port Jewish Center (the organization recognizing Licht).
  • General public and community members who view the resolution as part of the official record.
  • The legislative body’s staff and office responsible for issuing ceremonial resolutions.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: May 13, 2025
  • Legislative actions:
    • May 13, 2025: Referred to Finance
    • May 20, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration
    • May 20, 2025: Adopted
  • Primary sponsor: Jack M. Martins (identified as the sponsoring member)

Fiscal Impact

  • No explicit fiscal provisions are included in the bill text provided.
  • Ceremonial resolutions typically have minimal or no direct fiscal impact beyond routine administrative costs (e.g., printing, transmission of copies).

Notes

  • The adoption date (May 20, 2025) predates the June 14, 2025 recognition event, reflecting standard practice of recognizing individuals in advance of the event.
  • This summary reflects the content and status provided; it does not introduce policy changes or budgetary appropriations.

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

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