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J 427

Mourning the death of Alice Roker, beloved public servant and devoted mother and grandmother

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Harckham

A ceremonial Joint Resolution mourning Alice Roker's death and honoring her public service and family, expressing sympathy and recording the tribute in the legislature.

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Bill Summary · J 427

Summary of Joint Resolution J 427: Mourning the Death of Alice Roker

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 427
  • Title: Mourning the death of Alice Roker, beloved public servant and devoted mother and grandmother
  • Type/Classification: Joint Resolution (ceremonial/commemorative)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: February 26, 2025
  • Sponsor: Pete Harckham (primary)
  • Legislative Actions:
    • February 26, 2025: Referred to Finance
    • March 4, 2025: Referred to Calendar for Consideration
    • March 4, 2025: Adopted

Purpose and Intent

The bill is a ceremonial resolution intended to publicly mourn the death of Alice Roker and to honor her life. It recognizes her as a beloved public servant and a devoted mother and grandmother, highlighting her contributions to public life and her role within her family. As a memorial resolution, its primary aim is to express sympathy and pay tribute, rather than to enact policy or authorize expenditures.

Key Provisions ( implied by typical memorial resolutions)

  • Mourns the death of Alice Roker.
  • Acknowledges her service as a public servant and her role as a mother and grandmother.
  • Extends sympathy to family, friends, and the community.
  • May include language recognizing qualities such as service, dedication, and personal character.
  • Typically directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the deceased’s family and/or entered into the official records of the legislature.

Note: The exact language of the resolution is not provided in the summary, but these elements are standard components of memorial resolutions.

Affected Parties

  • Alice Roker (deceased) and her family and close relations (direct beneficiaries of the tribute).
  • Legislative Members and staff involved in drafting, considering, and adopting the resolution.
  • The wider community and public servants who may be inspired by the recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Intro Date: February 26, 2025
  • Initial Referral: Finance Committee (likely for standard processing of memorial resolutions)
  • Subsequent Action: Reported to Calendar for Consideration (March 4, 2025)
  • Adoption: March 4, 2025
  • Effect of Adoption: The resolution becomes an official record of the legislature, memorializing the individual and conveying condolences on behalf of the body.

Impact and Resources

  • Fiscal Impact: Typically none or negligible, as memorial resolutions do not authorize funding or create enforceable duties.
  • Policy Impact: None; this is a ceremonial expression of mourning and tribute.
  • Public Impact: Formal recognition by the legislature can inform the public and honor the individual’s contributions and legacy.

Observations

  • The bill’s sponsor is Pete Harckham (primary).
  • The rapid progression from introduction to adoption (within a week) indicates standard ceremonial handling and broad support within the legislature.

This summary captures the essential substance and procedural details of Bill J 427 as a commemorative resolution honoring Alice Roker.

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

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