In memory of Scott Jackson Duncan.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Bryan Hughes

Ceremonial Senate resolution honors Scott Jackson Duncan, expresses condolences, and publicly recognizes his life and community impact, with no policy or fiscal effect.

Reported enrolled

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Summary: Senate Resolution SR 662 — In memory of Scott Jackson Duncan

Overview and purpose

Senate Resolution 662 is a memorial resolution recognizing and honoring the life and contributions of Scott Jackson Duncan. As a memorial measure, its primary purpose is ceremonial: to pay tribute to Duncan, express condolences to his family and friends, and acknowledge his impact on the community. The resolution is non-binding and does not create or modify law, impose duties, or authorize spending.

Key provisions (typical for memorial resolutions)

Expresses condolences to Duncan’s family and friends.

Commends and honors Duncan’s life, character, and contributions to the community.

Recounts or highlights noteworthy aspects of Duncan’s life and service (as appropriate to the bill’s attached memorial text).

Directs or requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to Duncan’s family and relevant individuals or organizations.

May include a formal moment of reflection or remembrance within the Senate chamber.

Note: The specific language of the provisions is not provided here; memorial resolutions generally include these elements to publicly acknowledge and honor the individual’s life and impact.

Who is affected

Scott Jackson Duncan (the honoree).

Duncan’s family, friends, and colleagues (the immediate beneficiaries of the expression of condolences and remembrance).

Members of the Senate and the broader state or jurisdiction’s citizenry who participate in the memorial observance and acknowledgments.

The office of the Secretary of the Senate, which would process and transmit copies of the resolution.

Procedural and timeline context

Introduced: May 30, 2025.

Legislative actions:

May 31, 2025: Read and adopted; vote recorded in Journal.
May 31, 2025: Reported enrolled (indicating the Bill has completed the legislative process in its enrolled form).
May 30, 2025: Received by the Secretary of the Senate.

Current status: Reported enrolled (as of May 31, 2025). This status indicates the resolution has progressed to final enrolled form and is typically sent to the governor or appropriate authority, depending on the jurisdiction’s process for ceremonial resolutions.

Potential impact

No fiscal impact or policy changes are anticipated, as memorial resolutions are ceremonial.

Provides formal recognition and a public record of remembrance, which can be meaningful to Duncan’s family and community.

Serves as an official expression of condolences and respect from the Senate.

Additional notes

The bill is classified as a resolution with the subject “DUNCAN, SCOTT JACKSON (NJ3DA), Resolutions--Memorial (I0710).”

For exact language and any specific tributes or anecdotes included, the enrolled resolution text would be the authoritative source.