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K 242

Mourning the death of Greg Olma, distinguished citizen, committed public servant, and devoted member of his community

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pat Burke and 1 co-sponsor

Ceremonial legislative resolution mourning Greg Olma's death, honoring his public service and community work, and recording a formal tribute in the legislative journal.

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Bill Summary · K 242

Summary of Bill K 242 — Mourning the Death of Greg Olma

Overview

Bill K 242 is a resolution adopted by the legislature to formally mourn the death of Greg Olma, described in the title as a distinguished citizen, committed public servant, and devoted community member. The bill uses ceremonial language to recognize Olma’s life and contributions to the community. It is not a law and does not create or alter legal rights or duties.

Purpose and Intent

  • To express collective sorrow at the loss of Greg Olma.
  • To honor Olma’s life, public service, and community involvement.
  • To provide a formal tribute within the legislative records and proceedings.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition of the death of Greg Olma and a formal statement of mourning.
  • Commendation of Olma’s contributions as a public servant and member of the community.
  • Expression of sympathy to Olma’s family, friends, and colleagues.
  • Directive to incorporate the tribute into the official records and journal of the legislature.
  • Transmission of the resolution’s contents or a memorial copy to relevant parties (e.g., family or affiliated organizations) as appropriate to legislative custom.

Who/What is Affected

  • The primary effect is ceremonial and symbolic: it adds a formal moment of recognition within the legislative record.
  • The bill’s language may be read in sessions and reproduced in the legislative journal.
  • The family and community associated with Greg Olma are the indirect beneficiaries of the public tribute.

Procedural Details and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 20, 2025.
  • Adopted: March 24, 2025.
  • Sponsors: Patrick Burke (primary); Crystal Peoples-Stokes (cosponsor).
  • Classification: Resolution (non-legislative; does not create new laws or fiscal obligations).

Sponsor and Context

  • Primary sponsor: Patrick Burke; cosponsor: Crystal Peoples-Stokes.
  • Status: ADOPTED, indicating the resolution has completed its legislative passage.

Additional Notes

  • As a resolution, the bill functions as a formal expression of respect rather than regulatory action.
  • The adopted resolution typically serves to acknowledge community impact, preserve the memory of the individual in legislative records, and may be distributed to the family and local organizations as a public tribute.

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