RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING SENATOR MARTIN M. LOONEY ON HIS DISTINGUISHED LEGISLATIVE CAREER.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Juan Candelaria and 11 co-sponsors

Congratulates Senator Martin M. Looney for his distinguished legislative career and public service, honoring his leadership and dedication.

ADOPTED, HOUSE

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1) Purpose and Intent

This measure is a House resolution recognizing and congratulating Senator Martin M. Looney for his distinguished legislative career and public service to the State of Connecticut.

It expresses appreciation from the House of Representatives, acknowledges his leadership and dedication, and wishes him continued success, health, and fulfillment in future endeavors.

The resolution also directs that a copy be sent to Senator Looney as a formal expression of honor and gratitude.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

Formal Congratulatory Statement: The resolution contains a narrative of Senator Looney’s service, integrity, diligence, and leadership.

Leadership Acknowledgment: It notes his roles, including service in both the Connecticut House of Representatives and the Senate, and highlights his tenure as President Pro Tempore of the Senate.

Expressions of Gratitude: It includes explicit commendations of his civic responsibility and the respect he has earned from colleagues, constituents, and community leaders.

Issuance of Copy: Requires the clerk of the House to transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator Looney.

3) Who/What Would Be Affected

Primary Recipient: Senator Martin M. Looney (the subject of the commendation).

House of Representatives: Adoption of the resolution formalizes the recognition and creates an official record of appreciation.

Broader Public: The resolution publicly documents the Senate president pro tempore’s distinguished career for historical and ceremonial purposes.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduction and Sponsorship: Introduced by a broad slate of House members (e.g., Ritter, Lemar, Rojas, Winter, Candelora, Candelaria, Walker, Dillon, Paolillo, among others) with co-sponsors listed.

Referral: Referred to the Committee on No Committee (indicating it is a ceremonial/recognition measure not needing committee action).

Action History: Adopted by the House on May 5, 2026.

Effective Date: As a resolution, it does not amend statutes or create new law; it serves as ceremonial recognition and becomes part of the House’s official records.

5) Additional Context

The bill/ resolution is titled: “RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING SENATOR MARTIN M. LOONEY ON HIS DISTINGUISHED LEGISLATIVE CAREER.”

LCO (Legislative Codification Office) number: 6113.

No substantive policy changes or funding provisions are included; the document is ceremonial in nature.

If you’d like, I can convert this into an official one-page briefing memo or compare it with similar ceremonial resolutions from the same session.

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