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SR 1344

MEMORIAL-WILLIAM M. AHLENIUS

103rd Regular Session Introduced by Dave Koehler

Ceremonial memorial resolution honoring William M. Ahlenius, recognizing his life and contributions and expressing condolences to his family.

Resolution Adopted
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Bill Summary · SR 1344

Summary of SR 1344 — MEMORIAL-WILLIAM M. AHLENIUS

Overview

  • Bill Type: Memorial/Resolution
  • Bill Number: SR 1344
  • Title: MEMORIAL-WILLIAM M. AHLENIUS
  • Status: Resolution Adopted
  • Introduced: January 3, 2025
  • Key Actions:
    • 2025-01-03: Filed with Secretary
    • 2025-01-03: Co-Sponsor All Senators
    • 2025-01-03: Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
    • 2025-01-07: Resolution Adopted

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution memorializes and honors William M. Ahlenius. As a memorial resolution, its primary purpose is ceremonial: to acknowledge his life, character, and any notable public or community service, and to express condolences to his family and friends.
  • It serves to publicly recognize contributions or impact attributed to Mr. Ahlenius and to preserve a formal record of appreciation within the official journals of the legislature.

Key Provisions (Typical for a Memorial Resolution)

  • A formal preamble describing the significance of the honoree and the reasons for recognition (e.g., personal qualities, community involvement, or public service).
  • A resolution clause such as: “Be it resolved by the [Senate/Legislature] that William M. Ahlenius is commemorated for his life and contributions.”
  • Expressions of sympathy or condolences to Mr. Ahlenius’s family and close associates.
  • Statements acknowledging the lasting impact of the honoree on the community or state.
  • Administrative provisions common to memorials, such as directing the Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to family members and to publish or display the text in appropriate records.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: The family and friends of William M. Ahlenius.
  • Legislature: Members of the Senate (and potentially House, depending on the chamber’s conventions) who adopt the memorial.
  • Public/Community: Residents who recognize the honoree’s impact and the legislature’s ceremonial acknowledgment.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • The bill originated as a memorial resolution on January 3, 2025.
  • It was promptly co-sponsored by all senators and referred to the Resolutions Consent Calendar, indicating broad bipartisan or non-controversial support.
  • The resolution was adopted on January 7, 2025, a rapid progression typical for ceremonial memorials.

Impact and Implications

  • This is a ceremonial, non-binding measure that recognizes and honors an individual; it does not create new laws or impose fiscal obligations.
  • It contributes to the public record, offering formal acknowledgment of the honoree’s life and contributions.
  • May influence commemorative practices, such as the distribution of copies to family and placement in official records.

Notes

  • Specific biographical details about William M. Ahlenius (e.g., birth/death dates, notable positions) are not provided in the summary. The memorial resolution text would include those particulars as part of the recognition.

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

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