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J 885: Commemorating the McKinney's Nurses Day Celebration and Award Ceremony on May 7, 2025
What J 885 does, verified September 28, 2025
This resolution commemorates the nurses day celebration and award ceremony to recognize the invaluable contributions of healthcare professionals who work tirelessly to protect, heal, and uplift the well-being of individuals and families. It honors the compassion, professionalism, and dedication of nursing staff at the Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, which ensures residents receive high-quality care. The center, named after the first African American female physician in New York State, continues her legacy of excellence, equity, and empowerment in healthcare delivery. The resolution also acknowledges the nurses' role as trusted advocates, emotional supporters, and essential members of an interdisciplinary care team. It recognizes those who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, compassion, and excellence in service, reflecting the highest standards of the n…
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Quick answers about J 885
- What is the current status of J 885?
- As of September 28, 2025, J 885 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on May 6, 2025, was "REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION".
- Did J 885 pass?
- Yes. J 885 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action May 6, 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 885, and where is it now?
- J 885 was authored by Sen. Kevin Parker with 1 coauthor.
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| May. 06, 2025 | REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION |
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| Apr. 25, 2025 | REFERRED TO FINANCE |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, May 7, 2025 · 353 words
Senate Resolution No. 885 BY: Senator PARKER COMMEMORATING the McKinney's Nurses Day Celebration and Award Ceremony on May 7, 2025 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor the invaluable contributions of healthcare professionals who work tirelessly to protect, heal, and uplift the well-being of individuals and families throughout the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the McKinney's Nurses Day Celebration and Award Ceremony in Brooklyn, New York, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025; and WHEREAS, This annual event celebrates the compassion, professionalism, and extraordinary dedication of the nursing staff of the Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Nursing and Rehabilitation Center whose daily commitment ensures that residents receive high-quality, person-centered care; and WHEREAS, The Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, named in honor of the first African American female physician in New York State, continues her enduring legacy of excellence, equity, and empowerment in healthcare delivery; and WHEREAS, Nurses at McKinney serve not only as medical caregivers but also as trusted advocates, emotional supporters, and essential members of an interdisciplinary care team that enriches the lives of patients and families alike; and WHEREAS, This 2025 celebration also honors those among the nursing staff who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, compassion, and excellence in service, reflecting the highest standards of the nursing profession; and WHEREAS, Events, such as the Nurses Day Celebration, serve as important reminders of the profound impact nurses have in shaping the quality and humanity of care across our health systems, especially in long-term and rehabilitative care settings; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 2025 McKinney's Nurses Day Celebration and Award Ceremony and to honor the extraordinary service of the nurses at the Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the staff and administration of the Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in recognition of this proud occasion.
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