Senate ResolutionChaptered/Signed
J 1097: Honoring the distinguished veterans from the State of New York upon the occasion of their induction into the New York State Senate 2025 Veterans Hall of Fame
What J 1097 does, verified September 28, 2025
The distinguished veterans from the state of New York are honored upon their induction into the state senate veterans hall of fame. Members of the armed services who have served valiantly and honorably in wars and peacekeeping efforts deserve a special salute. The state senate is proud to recognize these exceptional individuals for their service in combat or notable work after discharge. The inductees include members from any branch of the US armed forces and are chosen for their bravery and dedication. The freedoms and security cherished by Americans come at a high price, and it is fitting to acknowledge the courage of these men and women. The nation's veterans deserve recognition, commendation, and thanks from the people of New York for their service and community dedication. The state senate pauses to honor these individuals and transmits copies of the resolution to the inductees.
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Quick answers about J 1097
- What is the current status of J 1097?
- As of September 28, 2025, J 1097 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on May 28, 2025, was "ADOPTED".
- Did J 1097 pass?
- Yes. J 1097 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action May 28, 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 1097, and where is it now?
- J 1097 was authored by Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins with 12 coauthors.
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| May. 28, 2025 | ADOPTED |
| May. 23, 2025 | REFERRED TO FINANCE |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, May 23, 2025 · 524 words
Senate Resolution No. 1097 BY: Senator STEWART-COUSINS HONORING the distinguished veterans from the State of New York upon the occasion of their induction into the New York State Senate 2025 Veterans Hall of Fame WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this country's freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace in peacetime, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the distinguished veterans from the State of New York upon the occasion of their induction into the New York State Senate 2025 Veterans Hall of Fame; and WHEREAS, The New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame inductees are members of any branch of the United States Armed Forces, which include Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Marine Corps; these exceptional men and women are chosen for this prestigious honor based on either service in combat or notable work performed after discharge from the service; and WHEREAS, The 2025 inductees include: Joaquin Afonso, Jane Altacho-Davis, Arthur G. Austin, Jr., Lawrence Badger, Vicki Bello, Richard Bingham, Edward R. Blankenhorn, David Brisbane, Captain Patrick J. Cassidy, Ventura Colon, John Cooper, Jr., Betsy Crumity, Matthew J. DeGregorio, Max Donatelli, Marisa Estrella, John Flynn, Brian Garcia, Frank F. Gee, The Honorable Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor, Dan Guida, Thomas James Harnisher, Ronnie Hart, James A. Hodges, Sr., Morrison John Hosley Jr., Detrel Howell, Randy Jurgensen, Michael Kilano, Ted Kniazuk , Frank LaMarsh, Eladio Lamboy, Aaron Leonard, Daniel Luciano, Louis Lupinacci, Luke A. Magliaro, Jr., Joseph Bert Mahoney, Benjamin W. Margolius, Robert McCarthy, Steve Mejia, Private First Class Thomas Francis Minogue, John W. Mullen Jr., Michael Gerald O'Connor, Louis Joseph Picarazzi, Thomas Pike, Anthony Rabasco, The Honorable Charles B. Rangel, Alphonse Joseph Ranni, Bing Crosby Reaves Sr., Salvatore Riccobono, Gloster Rogers, Patrick R. Rourk, Michele Sardo, Kenya Lamonte Smith, Robin Michelle Smith, Kevin Swab, Neil D. Thomas, Hector Vazquez, Scott M. Ward, Patrick Wemitt, Mark Woods, Jr., and Aaron Yi; and WHEREAS, The banner of freedom will always wave over our beloved New York and all of America, the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave; and WHEREAS, The freedoms and security we cherish as Americans come at a very high price for those serving in the military in times of conflict; it is fitting and proper that we, who are the beneficiaries of those who risk their lives, must never forget the courage with which these men and women served their country; and WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans deserve to be recognized, commended, and thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and for their dedication to their communities, their State, and their Nation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor the distinguished veterans from the State of New York upon the occasion of their induction into the New York State Senate 2025 Veterans Hall of Fame; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the 2025 inductees.
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