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J 1121

Mourning the death of Robert Violante, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Harckham

Memorial resolution adopted to mourn Robert Violante and honor his community contributions; symbolic recognition with no fiscal impact.

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Bill Summary · J 1121

Summary of Bill J 1121: Mourning the Death of Robert Violante

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 1121
  • Title: Mourning the death of Robert Violante, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community
  • Classification: Resolution (memorial resolution)
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: May 28, 2025
  • Sponsor: Pete Harckham (primary)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a memorial resolution intended to formally mourn the death of Robert Violante and to recognize him as a distinguished citizen and devoted community member.
  • As a resolution, its primary purpose is to honor Violante’s life and contributions, and to express condolences and appreciation on behalf of the sponsoring legislative body.

Key Provisions (What the Resolution Typically Includes)

  • A formal statement expressing mourning and sympathy to Violante’s family and community.
  • A summary of Violante’s exemplary qualities, community involvement, and service (as appropriate for a memorial tribute).
  • A declaration of respect for Violante’s impact on the community and recognition of his legacy.
  • Formal adoption and designation as part of the official record of the legislature.

Note: The provided information does not include a full text. The description above reflects the standard contents of memorial resolutions of this type.

Who/What Is Affected

  • The resolution acknowledges and honors Robert Violante; it does not create new duties, authorize expenditures, or alter statutory law.
  • The primary audience includes the legislature, Violante’s family and community, and the public record.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • May 28, 2025: Introduced and referred to Finance (listed twice in the record).
  • June 5, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration (listed twice).
  • June 5, 2025: Adopted by the legislative body (listed twice), resulting in final adoption of the memorial resolution.

Impact and Significance

  • Symbolic and ceremonial impact: provides formal recognition of Robert Violante’s standing in the community and commemorates his contributions.
  • Fiscal/Policy effect: None. Being a memorial resolution, it does not impose obligations, authorize spending, or amend laws.

Next Steps

  • As adopted, the resolution becomes part of the official legislative record and may be published in the proceedings and memorials. It may also be presented to Violante’s family or community as an expression of the legislature’s sympathies.

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

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