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J 765

Mourning the death of William Ryder, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Harckham

Mourns William Ryder and formally honors his community contributions, offering condolences to his family and recognizing his public service.

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Bill Summary · J 765

Summary of Bill J 765 — Mourning the death of William Ryder, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Overview

Bill J 765 is a ceremonial resolution adopted to mourn and honor the life of William Ryder. As a resolution, it expresses condolences, recognizes his contributions to the community, and conveys respect from the legislative body. The bill is sponsored by Senator Pete Harckham and was introduced on April 7, 2025. It was adopted on April 29, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly mourn the death of William Ryder.
  • To acknowledge Ryder as a distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community.
  • To recognize and commend his service, character, and impact on those around him.
  • To convey condolences to Ryder’s family and friends and to express appreciation for his civic involvement.

Key Provisions

  • Formal expression of condolences from the legislative body to Ryder’s family and community.
  • Recognition of Ryder’s contributions and service as a respected member of the community.
  • Language typical of memorial resolutions, affirming respect and remembrance.
  • Provisions (as is customary in memorial resolutions) that the engrossed copy be presented to the family and that the resolution be entered into the official records.

Note: The text of the resolution is not provided here, but the title and typical structure indicate ceremonial language celebrating Ryder’s life and public service.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary: William Ryder’s family, friends, and community members who are acknowledged in the resolution.
  • Secondary: The state legislature and the broader public, which benefit from a formal, symbolic acknowledgment of Ryder’s contributions.
  • Fiscal/Policy Impact: None anticipated. As a memorial resolution, it carries no new statutes, programs, or appropriations.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • 2025-04-07: Introduced and referred to Finance.
  • 2025-04-29: Reported to calendar for consideration.
  • 2025-04-29: Adopted by the legislative body.
  • Sponsor: Senator Pete Harckham (primary).

Status

  • Adopted (final, ceremonial acknowledgment of William Ryder).

Note

This summary reflects the information available from the bill’s metadata and typical content of memorial resolutions. The actual text may include additional ceremonial language expressing respect and remembrance.

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

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