Congratulations extended to National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture on 25th anniversary and to Billy and Veronica Ocasio for leadership
Legislation tracker › 26th Ward: Jessica L. Fuentes
- Record number: R2025-0017456
- Type: Resolution; category: Commendations & Declarations
- Status: Final (Adopted)
- Sponsor: Jessica L. Fuentes (26th Ward)
- Committee: City Council
- Submitted Date: May 19, 2025
- Introduction Date: May 21, 2025
- Final Action Date: May 21, 2025
- Official record: Office of the City Clerk
Impact report
Written by AI from the official document. AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.
This resolution honors the 25th anniversary of the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture and recognizes Billy and Veronica Ocasio for their leadership; it does not change any laws or rules.
Who it affects
- National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture: The museum is officially honored by the Mayor and City Council for its 25th anniversary.
- Billy and Veronica Ocasio: They are recognized for their leadership and will receive a copy of the resolution.
- Puerto Rican communities in Chicago: The resolution recognizes the museum's and the Ocasios' work for Puerto Rican culture, but it creates no new programs or services.
- Humboldt Park residents: The resolution honors a cultural institution in their neighborhood, but it does not change anything in daily life.
What changes
- No changes to daily life; this is a ceremonial resolution.
- A copy of the resolution will be given to Billy and Veronica Ocasio.
Where: Humboldt Park; Division Street; Paseo Boricua; 26th Ward; Humboldt Park stables and repository
Timeline
- May 21, 2025: Adopted, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the City Council meeting. On motion of Alderperson Harris, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the resolution was Adopted.
Documents
- Resolution Honoring NMPRAC 25th Anniversary (1).pdf (Legislation)
Lobbying and money
Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Who lobbied on it
- National Museum Of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture: MUSEUM PROJECT (1 filing, Oct 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024; Timothy King; matched by client named)
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