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J 1282

Mourning the death of Richard Jackson, former Peekskill mayor and distinguished member of his community

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Harckham

Ceremonial memorial resolution mourning Richard Jackson, former Peekskill mayor; expresses condolences, honors his public service, and records tributes to the community.

REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · J 1282

Summary: Bill J 1282 — Mourning the death of Richard Jackson

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 1282
  • Title: Mourning the death of Richard Jackson, former Peekskill mayor and distinguished member of his community
  • Classification: Joint Resolution (ceremonial)
  • Status: REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • Introduced: September 26, 2025
  • Sponsor: Pete Harckham (primary)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a ceremonial memorial resolution designed to officially mourn the death of Richard Jackson.
  • It recognizes and honors Jackson for his service as the former mayor of Peekskill and for his status as a distinguished member of his community.
  • The resolution seeks to express condolences to Jackson’s family and to acknowledge his contributions to public service and community life.

Key Provisions (typical for memorial resolutions)

  • Expresses condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of Richard Jackson.
  • Commends Jackson’s public service as former mayor and notes his role as a respected community figure.
  • Directs or authorizes the publication and/or transmission of memorial language to relevant parties (e.g., family, local government, official records).
  • Incorporated into the official legislative record as part of the state’s formal memorials.

Who Is Affected

  • Richard Jackson’s family and friends (direct beneficiaries of the memorial language).
  • The City of Peekskill and its community, which may view the resolution as formal recognition of the city’s former mayor.
  • The state legislature, through the ceremonial acknowledgment and preservation of the record.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced on September 26, 2025 and immediately referred to the Finance Committee.
  • Legislative Actions list two identical entries on the same date, both noting “REFERRED TO FINANCE.” This suggests an administrative duplication rather than distinct actions.
  • As a resolution, the measure does not propose new laws or fiscal policy; any costs would be limited to clerical/printing expenses associated with memorializing the act.

Fiscal Considerations

  • Memorial resolutions typically involve minimal or no substantive fiscal impact.
  • Any incidental costs would be administrative and likely absorbable within routine legislative printing and record-keeping budgets.

Remarks

  • This bill serves as a formal ceremonial gesture by the state legislature to honor a community leader and former local official, reinforcing the value placed on public service.
  • No policy changes or programmatic implications are anticipated beyond ceremonial recognition.

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

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