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J 138

Mourning the death of Martin R. Horanburg Sr., distinguished citizen, fire chief, and devoted member of his community

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Ortt

J 138 ceremonial memorial honors Martin R. Horanburg Sr. for fire-chief service and community leadership, conveys condolences to his family, and records the tribute.

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Bill Summary · J 138

Summary of Bill J 138: Mourning the death of Martin R. Horanburg Sr.

Overview

Bill J 138 is a joint (ceremonial) resolution introduced on January 9, 2025 and subsequently adopted on January 14, 2025. The measure memorializes the life and service of Martin R. Horanburg Sr., describing him as a distinguished citizen, fire chief, and devoted community member. The primary sponsor is Robert Ortt.

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution serves to publicly mourn the death of Martin R. Horanburg Sr. and to honor his contributions to his community.
  • It acknowledges his leadership and service as a fire chief and recognizes his role as a dedicated member of the community.

Key Provisions

  • Official mourning and expression of condolences to the family and loved ones.
  • Recognition of Horanburg’s public service and leadership within the fire department and the broader community.
  • Formal acknowledgment to be recorded in the official records, with a copy transmitted to his family as appropriate.
  • As a ceremonial resolution, it does not authorize new programs or establish new statutory requirements and typically has no direct fiscal impact.

Effects and Who Is Affected

  • primarily affects the deceased’s family, friends, and local community who benefit from formal recognition of his life and service.
  • serves as a ceremonial statement of respect from the legislature and potentially sets a tone of appreciation for firefighting service and community involvement.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to Finance (January 9, 2025); reported to calendar for consideration (January 14, 2025); adopted (January 14, 2025).
  • Status: Adopted, indicating the measure has completed its legislative process and been officially memorialized.

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Robert Ortt.

Additional Context

  • Being a memorial resolution, J 138 is informational and commemorative rather than rule-making or policy-changing. It reflects a formal community acknowledgment of an individual's service and character and is a record of legislative tribute.

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

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