New York Senate Bill J00378

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/13/25
• Refer: 2/13/25
• Report Pass: 2/25/25
• Passed: 2/25/25

Caption

Honoring BankOnBuffalo upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Flora Leamer Community Involvement Award by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce at its 52nd Annual Awards Gala on March 20, 2025

Summary

This resolution is a ceremonial measure honoring BankOnBuffalo for being selected as the recipient of the Flora Leamer Community Involvement Award by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce at its 52nd Annual Awards Gala on March 20, 2025. The resolution recites the Legislature’s tradition of recognizing organizations that contribute to community service and public welfare, and it highlights BankOnBuffalo’s community-focused approach since its founding in 2017. The resolution describes BankOnBuffalo as a consumer-oriented financial institution that emphasizes local decision-making, strong customer relationships, and service to a range of clients, including individuals, families, small businesses, and larger organizations. It credits the bank with supporting the local economy through community engagement and investment, and with building trust through values such as integrity, collaboration, and responsiveness to community needs. As a Senate resolution, the measure does not change state law, create regulatory requirements, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is limited to formally expressing legislative recognition and directing that an engrossed copy of the resolution be transmitted to BankOnBuffalo. The affected party is BankOnBuffalo, and the broader impact is symbolic rather than substantive. The general sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and congratulatory. The text reflects unanimous praise for BankOnBuffalo’s community involvement and its role in strengthening the local economy and civic life. Because the bill is honorary and there are no recorded committee transcripts or votes showing opposition, there is no evident controversy in the available record. The only possible point of distinction is that the resolution emphasizes the bank’s community reputation and local relationships, but this is presented as a basis for commendation rather than a disputed issue. Overall, the measure is a straightforward recognition resolution with no apparent policy debate.

Impact

This resolution has no effect on the New York State Consolidated Laws or other statutory provisions. It is a nonbinding honorary resolution that formally commends BankOnBuffalo and acknowledges its receipt of a community service award, with the only administrative action being transmission of an engrossed copy to the honoree.

Sentiment

The sentiment is uniformly positive and celebratory. The resolution praises BankOnBuffalo’s community involvement, customer service, and support for local economic development, and there is no recorded opposition, vote split, or committee controversy in the available materials.

Contention

There is no notable policy contention because the measure is purely ceremonial. Any discussion implied by the text centers on the bank’s community role and the appropriateness of the award recognition, but no opposing viewpoints, amendments, or disputes are reflected in the record.