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J 1067: Honoring the Lexington School for the Deaf upon the occasion of hosting its 28th Annual Basketball Classic vs. Assembly/Senate All-Stars on May 20, 2025
What J 1067 does, verified September 28, 2025
The legislative body is honoring the Lexington School for the Deaf upon the occasion of hosting its 28th annual basketball classic. The school, founded in 1864, has grown to become the largest school for the deaf in New York State, serving over 250 children from infants to high school seniors. The school offers a strong academic program, physical education, and cultural education, including highly regarded basketball teams. The school's basketball game against the Assembly/Senate All-Stars is a long-standing tradition, established in 1995 by a former Assembly member. The legislative body commends the school's staff, faculty, and students for their dedication to deaf children and their commitment to excellence in education.
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Quick answers about J 1067
- What is the current status of J 1067?
- As of September 28, 2025, J 1067 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on May 20, 2025, was "ADOPTED".
- Did J 1067 pass?
- Yes. J 1067 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action May 20, 2025). New York laws take effect on the date written into the bill, often immediately on signing or a set number of days afterward.
- Who wrote J 1067, and where is it now?
- J 1067 was authored by Sen. Jessica Ramos with 12 coauthors.
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| May. 20, 2025 | ADOPTED |
| May. 20, 2025 | REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION |
| May. 20, 2025 | REFERRED TO FINANCE |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, May 20, 2025 · 545 words
Senate Resolution No. 1067 BY: Senator RAMOS HONORING the Lexington School for the Deaf upon the occasion of hosting its 28th Annual Basketball Classic vs. Assembly/Senate All-Stars on May 20, 2025 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend those institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose exemplary programs and accomplishments clearly demonstrate an enduring pursuit of excellence in the education of deaf youth in the Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the Lexington School for the Deaf upon the occasion of hosting its 28th Annual Basketball Classic to be held at the Kipp Tech Valley Charter School Gymnasium on Tuesday, May 20, 2025; and WHEREAS, This annual contest will feature the Lexington School for the Deaf versus the Assembly and Senate All-Stars; and WHEREAS, The Lexington School for the Deaf was founded in 1864 when the first class of six children and an instructor was convened at the home of Isaac and Hannah Rosenfeld; and WHEREAS, Due to constantly increasing enrollment, the school moved several times until it settled in 1882, at 904 Lexington Avenue with 161 students; in 1934, it officially became the Lexington School for the Deaf; and WHEREAS, The Lexington School for the Deaf continued to grow and in 1968, its new home was inaugurated on a six-acre site at 30th Avenue and 75th Street in Jackson Heights, Queens; and WHEREAS, Today, the Lexington School for the Deaf, with a student body of over 250 children, from infants through high school seniors, is the largest school for the deaf in New York State, and its student body resides throughout the five boroughs of New York City and adjacent counties; and WHEREAS, A charter member of the 4201 Association, New York State-supported private schools for disabled children, the Lexington School for the Deaf houses the only high school in New York City under the auspices of the 4201 charter; and WHEREAS, In addition to its strong academic program, the Lexington School for the Deaf offers a broad range of physical and cultural education programs, including highly regarded basketball teams; and WHEREAS, In 1995, Joseph Crowley, a former member of the New York State Assembly representing the Lexington School for the Deaf, established the Lexington School versus the New York State Legislature Basketball Game; and WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to extend its highest commendation to all the individuals who have been involved with the Lexington School for the Deaf, past and present, noting the importance of their work and their enduring commitment to deaf children; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor the Lexington School for the Deaf upon the occasion of hosting its 28th Annual Basketball Classic; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitable engrossed, be transmitted to Seth Bravin, Interim CEO/Superintendent; Maria Noto, CFO; Jane Moran, Special Assistant to the CEO/Superintendent; Carlos Aponte-Salcedo, Jr., Director of Student & Family Engagement; Cindy S. Casson, Director, Community Relations; Nicolas Tegni, Athletic Director; Adam Pagan & Andy Cruz, Varsity Boys Basketball Coaches; and Raven Pentz and Wendell Forbes, Varsity Girls Basketball Coaches.
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