Senate ResolutionChaptered/Signed
J 616: Honoring Mary Ellen Karrat, upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to Chanatry's Hometown Market, on April 18, 2025
What J 616 does, verified September 28, 2025
The legislative body honors Mary Ellen Karrat for her 50 years of dedicated service to Chanatry's Hometown Market in Utica, New York. She has worked as a cashier, front office/customer service, accounts payable/receivable, and handles employee payroll. Mary Ellen Karrat is known for her exceptional customer service, loyalty, and dependable longevity during her employment. The resolution recognizes her impressive dedication to the benefit of others, and it is rare to find someone with her level of commitment. A copy of the resolution will be transmitted to Mary Ellen Karrat as a token of appreciation for her outstanding service.
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Quick answers about J 616
- What is the current status of J 616?
- As of September 28, 2025, J 616 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on April 8, 2025, was "REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION".
- Did J 616 pass?
- Yes. J 616 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action April 8, 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 616, and where is it now?
- J 616 was authored by Sen. Joseph Griffo.
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| Apr. 08, 2025 | REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION |
| Apr. 08, 2025 | ADOPTED |
| Mar. 31, 2025 | REFERRED TO FINANCE |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, April 18, 2025 · 292 words
Senate Resolution No. 616 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Mary Ellen Karrat, upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to Chanatry's Hometown Market, on April 18, 2025 WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Mary Ellen Karrat, upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to Chanatry's Hometown Market in Utica, New York, on Friday, April 18, 2025; and WHEREAS, Mary Ellen Karrat has worked as Cashier and Front Office/Customer Service; she holds the position of Accounts Payable/Receivable and handles employee payroll; and WHEREAS, While she is not working, providing exceptional service to the patrons of Chanatry's Hometown Market, Mary Ellen Karrat enjoys spending time with her husband, Richard, and her son, Richard; walking and traveling are two of her favorite activities; and WHEREAS, Mary Ellen Karrat offers 50 years of experience, serving her customers and providing loyalty and dependable longevity while employed by Chanatry's Hometown Market, Mohawk Valley's award-winning supermarket and a cornerstone of the Utica community since 1912; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Mary Ellen Karrat has displayed throughout her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Mary Ellen Karrat, upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to Chanatry's Hometown Market, on April 18, 2025; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mary Ellen Karrat.
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