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K 566

Mourning the death of John McDonald Sr., retired Essex County District Attorney, distinguished public servant, and devoted family man

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Simpson

The bill formally mourns and honors the life and public service of John McDonald Sr., expressing condolences and memorializing his legacy.

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Bill Summary · K 566

Bill Summary: K 566 – Mourning the Death of John McDonald Sr.

Overview

Bill K 566 is a resolution adopted on May 21, 2025, introduced and immediately acted upon the same day. Sponsored by primary sponsor Matthew Simpson, the measure honors the life and public service of John McDonald Sr., a retired Essex County District Attorney, describing him as a distinguished public servant and devoted family man.

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally mourn the passing of John McDonald Sr.
  • To recognize his contributions to public service, the legal community, and his family.
  • To express condolences to his family and celebrate his legacy as a community leader and longtime public official.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution contains memorial preambles praising John McDonald Sr.’s career as Essex County District Attorney and his public service.
  • It formally expresses condolences on behalf of the adopting body.
  • It typically directs the appropriate official record-keeping bodies to memorialize the tribute and may provide for transmission of a copy to the family.
  • As a resolution, it does not establish new laws, create duties with fiscal impact, or alter existing statutes or regulations.

Affected Parties

  • John McDonald Sr. (deceased) and his family, who receive formal recognition and condolences.
  • Essex County community and the broader public who benefit from the official acknowledgment of a longtime public servant.
  • The legislative body and its staff, which record and display the resolution as part of official proceedings.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: May 21, 2025.
  • Adopted: May 21, 2025 (the same day the bill was introduced).
  • Sponsor: Matthew Simpson (primary).

Potential Impact

  • Provides ceremonial recognition and preserves the memory of a prominent local public servant within official records.
  • Reinforces community values of service and family commitment.
  • No direct fiscal or regulatory changes are anticipated from this resolution.

Notes

  • This is a memorial/ceremonial resolution rather than substantive legislation, focusing on acknowledgment rather than policy changes.

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

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