Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Valley Christian Church in Hopewell Junction, New York, and celebrating its Jubilee Celebration on September 25, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anil Beephan

The bill ceremonially recognizes Valley Christian Church’s 50-year milestone and designates Sept. 25, 2025, as its Jubilee Celebration date, inviting community participation.

ADOPTED

Bill Summary: K 819 – Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Valley Christian Church

Overview

Bill Number: K 819

Title: Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Valley Christian Church in Hopewell Junction, New York, and celebrating its Jubilee Celebration on September 25, 2025

Classification: Resolution

Status: Adopted

Introduced: June 16, 2025

Legislative Actions: 2025-06-16 – Introduced; 2025-06-16 – Adopted

Purpose and Intent

K 819 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and commemorating the 50-year milestone of Valley Christian Church, located in Hopewell Junction, New York. The resolution also designates September 25, 2025, as the Jubilee Celebration date for the church and invites the community to participate in the observance. As a resolution, its primary aim is to acknowledge the church’s presence and contributions and to publicly commemorate the milestone.

Key Provisions

Acknowledges Valley Christian Church in Hopewell Junction as reaching its 50-year milestone.

Celebrates and proclaims September 25, 2025, as the Jubilee Celebration date.

Invites residents, local organizations, and the community to join in recognizing the anniversary and supporting the Jubilee events.

Records the milestone as a formal sentiment of the adopting legislative body.

Affected Parties and Impact

Primary: Valley Christian Church and its members; residents of Hopewell Junction and surrounding community.

Broader Impact: Serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment that may be cited in local media, newsletters, and commemorative materials. No fiscal appropriations or regulatory changes are implied by the resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Details

The bill was introduced and adopted on the same day: June 16, 2025.

Being a resolution, it functions as a formal expression of recognition rather than a statute or ordinance with enforceable duties or funding.

Practical Implications

Provides ceremonial recognition of a local faith community.

May enhance community visibility of the Jubilee event and encourage local participation.

No anticipated budgetary impact or legal changes to existing statutes or regulations.

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