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J 1157

Mourning the death of Raphael F. Blue, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Harckham

Ceremonial resolution mourning Raphael F. Blue, honoring his life and community service, and expressing condolences to his family; no fiscal impact.

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Bill Summary · J 1157

Summary of Bill J 1157 — Mourning the death of Raphael F. Blue

Overview

Bill J 1157 is a legislative resolution adopted to mourn the death of Raphael F. Blue, recognizing him as a distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community. The measure is ceremonial in nature and serves to formally express condolences and gratitude for his contributions.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially mourn the passing of Raphael F. Blue.
  • Honor his life, achievements, and meaningful service to his community.
  • Convey condolences to his family, friends, and community members.
  • Provide a record of the Legislature’s recognition of his impact.

Key Provisions

While the exact statutory language is not provided here, memorial resolutions of this type typically include:
- A formal statement expressing sorrow at the loss of Raphael F. Blue.
- Acknowledgment of his contributions, character, and community involvement.
- Condolences extended to his family and loved ones.
- A directive for the Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to relevant family members and perhaps to organizations connected to Mr. Blue.
- Inclusion of the resolution in the official journal or records as part of the public memorial.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: June 5, 2025
  • Initial referral: June 5, 2025 (to Finance)
  • Actions on June 10, 2025:
    • Reported to calendar for consideration
    • Adopted
  • Status: Adopted (ceremonial resolution)

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Affected: Raphael F. Blue’s family and community; members of the legislature and the public who seek to acknowledge his life and service.
  • Fiscal impact: None anticipated. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not impose budgetary obligations or create new programs.

Additional Notes

  • This bill is a resolution, not legislation creating or amending law.
  • Adoption confirms the Legislature’s formal recognition and remembrance of Raphael F. Blue’s contributions.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to align with a specific state or chamber’s customary language for memorial resolutions, or provide a brief comparative note with other similar resolutions.

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

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