New York Assembly Bill K00532

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 5/19/25
• Passed: 5/19/25

Caption

Commending Kevin Livingston upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the National Council of Negro Women Queens County Section on June 8, 2025

Summary

Assembly Resolution 532 is a ceremonial measure that commends Kevin Livingston upon his special recognition by the National Council of Negro Women-Queens County Section at its June 8, 2025 Black and White Celebration of Honorees. The resolution highlights Livingston’s background as a Jamaica, Queens native and his work as founder and president of 100 Suits, a nonprofit that provides professional clothing and related support to underserved people seeking employment, housing, and stability. The resolution describes Livingston’s broader community service through 100 Suits, including programming for people reentering society after incarceration, efforts addressing unemployment, homelessness, mental health, and gun violence, and service delivery at Rikers Island and in Queens. It also notes his work providing food delivery, financial literacy services for seniors, and case management and therapeutic support across New York City, as well as the organization’s planned expansion into Brooklyn. The measure does not change substantive law or create new programs; it is a formal legislative commendation and recognition of civic leadership.

Impact

This resolution has no direct legal or regulatory effect on state statutes, agencies, or funding. Its impact is symbolic: it places the Assembly’s official recognition behind Kevin Livingston and his nonprofit work, and it records his contributions in the legislative journal. No statutes are amended, no rights or obligations are created, and no public programs are established by the resolution.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the bill is entirely positive and celebratory. The resolution is written in laudatory terms, emphasizing Livingston’s compassion, leadership, and community impact, and there is no recorded committee debate or vote opposition in the provided materials. Because it is a commendation resolution, the measure appears to have been treated as a noncontroversial recognition of public service.

Contention

There is no notable policy contention in the bill itself, since it is a honorary resolution rather than substantive legislation. The only potentially sensitive subject matter mentioned is Livingston’s work with people reentering society after incarceration and his programming at Rikers Island, but these references are presented as examples of community service rather than as points of dispute. No opposing viewpoints, amendments, or recorded objections appear in the available context.