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J 1142: Commending Class of 2025 Valedictorian Soriah Johnson and Salutatorian Sihon Brown of Urban Action Academy, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

New York · Senate · 2025–2026 Legislative Session · last verified September 28, 2025

What J 1142 does, verified September 28, 2025

The legislative body is commending the class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian of urban action academy for their outstanding accomplishments. These students represent the best of developed potential in the youth of the state and have brought enduring honor to their families and communities. Their achievements have been recognized and should be saluted. The students have left a legacy of academic achievement, school involvement, and community service to which others may aspire. The legislative body is acknowledging their pride, satisfaction, and joy in their accomplishments as they move forward into a challenging world.

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Last action: ADOPTED (2025-06-10)Alert me
Quick answers about J 1142
What is the current status of J 1142?
As of September 28, 2025, J 1142 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on June 10, 2025, was "ADOPTED".
Did J 1142 pass?
Yes. J 1142 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action June 10, 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 1142, and where is it now?
J 1142 was authored by Sen. Roxanne Persaud.
Recent actions3 total · showing 3
Jun. 10, 2025ADOPTED
Jun. 10, 2025REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
Jun. 02, 2025REFERRED TO FINANCE
Latest bill textIntroduced version, June 2, 2025 · 272 words
 Senate Resolution No. 1142 BY: Senator PERSAUD COMMENDING Class of 2025 Valedictorian Soriah Johnson and Salutatorian Sihon Brown of Urban Action Academy, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act in accord with its long-standing traditions, to honor the youth of today and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Class of 2025 Valedictorian Soriah Johnson and Salutatorian Sihon Brown of Urban Action Academy, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments; and WHEREAS, Valedictorian Soriah Johnson and Salutatorian Sihon Brown represent the best of developed potential inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; their achievements have brought enduring honor to their families and communities and should be recognized and saluted; and WHEREAS, As Valedictorian Soriah Johnson and Salutatorian Sihon Brown take leave of Urban Action Academy, they bestow a legacy of academic achievement, school involvement and community service to which others may aspire; and WHEREAS, Valedictorian Soriah Johnson and Salutatorian Sihon Brown may now stand with pride as they assess their achievements, experience the satisfaction of their labors and the joy of their accomplishments, eager to face the new experiences of a challenging world; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Class of 2025 Valedictorian Soriah Johnson and Salutatorian Sihon Brown of Urban Action Academy, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Valedictorian Soriah Johnson and Salutatorian Sihon Brown. 
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