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J 1225

Mourning the death of Barry C. Sample, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Parker

Ceremonial bill J 1225 mourns Barry C. Sample, honors his life and community service, and expresses condolences; adopted as an official, symbolic tribute with no policy impact.

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Bill Summary · J 1225

Summary of Bill J 1225: Mourning the death of Barry C. Sample

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 1225
  • Title: Mourning the death of Barry C. Sample, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community
  • Type: Resolution (ceremonial)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: June 10, 2025
  • Sponsor: Kevin S. Parker (primary)

Purpose and Intent

J 1225 is a commemorative resolution intended to publicly mourn the passing of Barry C. Sample and to honor his life, character, and contributions as a distinguished citizen and devoted member of the community. The bill serves as a formal expression of condolence and recognition by the legislative body.

Key Provisions

  • Expresses condolences to Barry C. Sample’s family and acknowledges their loss.
  • Honors Barry C. Sample’s life, service, and positive impact on the community.
  • Provides official recognition of his contributions in the records of the legislative body.
  • (As a ceremonial resolution, it does not enact policy changes or authorize new spending.)

Note: The text of the resolution is not provided, but memorial resolutions of this type typically include language recognizing the individual's character and community service, and a note of sympathy from the legislative body.

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Barry C. Sample (deceased) and his family receive formal recognition and condolences.
  • The community and residents served by the legislative body are the beneficiaries of the public acknowledgment.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • June 10, 2025: Introduced and referred to Finance (committee stage).
  • June 12, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration.
  • June 12, 2025: Adopted by the legislative body on the same day (two entries in the actions suggest multiple readings or committee approvals processed on that date).
  • Status: ADOPTED (ceremonial, commemorative resolution)

Impact and Implications

  • Primarily ceremonial and symbolic, with no substantive policy or fiscal changes.
  • Creates an official public record recognizing Barry C. Sample’s role and impact within the community.
  • May serve to guide future remembrances or reflections within the community and its institutions.

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

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