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J 950: Commending the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the Class of 2025 in the 1st Senate District, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

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

What J 950 does, verified September 28, 2025

This legislative body is honoring the valedictorians and salutatorians of the class of 2025 in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements. These students represent the best of developed potential in the youth of the state and nation. Their accomplishments have brought enduring honor to their families and communities. The resolution commends these students for their academic performances and exemplary achievements, and it will be transmitted to them as a copy of the resolution.

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Quick answers about J 950
What is the current status of J 950?
As of September 28, 2025, J 950 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on May 13, 2025, was "ADOPTED".
Did J 950 pass?
Yes. J 950 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action May 13, 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 950, and where is it now?
J 950 was authored by Sen. Anthony Palumbo with 1 coauthor.
Recent actions2 total · showing 2
May. 13, 2025ADOPTED
May. 08, 2025REFERRED TO FINANCE
Latest bill textIntroduced version, May 8, 2025 · 405 words
 Senate Resolution No. 950 BY: Senator PALUMBO COMMENDING the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the Class of 2025 in the 1st Senate District, 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, the 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 the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the Class of 2025 in the 1st Senate District, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments; and WHEREAS, These Valedictorians and Salutatorians 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, The Valedictorians and Salutatorians who are being commended for their outstanding academic performances and exemplary achievements include: Avery McCleland, Sarah Kapon, Bridgehampton School District; Abraham Stillman, Ava Tintle, East Hampton School District; Christopher Roldan, Chris Clinton, Hampton Bays School District; Kai Basseches, Milla Campomar, Sag Harbor School District; Nicholas Borruso, Matilda Buchen, Westhampton Beach School District; Daniel Rivas, John McInnis, Greenport School District; Colin Fitzgerald, Georgia Buckley, Mattituck-Cutchogue School District; Johanna Kaasik, Jaxson Rylott, Shelter Island School District; Ashley Bifulco, Jacob Steinfled, Southold School District; Giana Viola, Selhvin Galdamez Marquez, Riverhead School District; Troy Goetz, Giuliana Versacci, Center Moriches School District; Melissa Romano, Natalia Pashkin, Comsewogue School District; Amanda Seligman, Camryn Warsaw, Eastport-South Manor District; Emma Boles/Jared Cox, Joseph Caliendo, Longwood School District; Diana Zarbhanelian, Matthew Cirrito, Miller Place School District; Tabish Farrell, Airas Farrell, Mount Sinai School District; Sara Freitas, Jax Moore, Port Jefferson School District; Matteo Gravinese, Zen Pinkenburg, Rocky Point School District; YiYa Hu, Kerrin McGuire, Shoreham-Wading River School District; Oliver Wu, Alexander Song, Three Village School District; and WHEREAS, These Valedictorians and Salutatorians 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 the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the Class of 2025 in the 1st Senate District, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the aforementioned Valedictorians and Salutatorians. 
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