Mourning the death of Don B. Lee, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community
This Senate resolution honors the memory of Don B. Lee, a distinguished citizen and community leader who passed away in May 2024. The bill formally acknowledges his contributions as a public servant, IT professional, and activist who advocated for Asian American rights and supported immigrant seniors in New York. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to mourn his death and authorizes sending a copy of the resolution to his family and the Homecrest Community Services organization.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
Governor
Introduced May 16, 2024
Last action May 21, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
May 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
May 16, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 61 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
IC
Iwen Chu
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Alexis Weik
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Lanza
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Reform
Co
Bill Weber
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Brian Kavanagh
DDemocratic
Co
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Stec
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Dean Murray
RRepublican/Conservative
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