J 2599 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Honoring Lambert Will posthumously upon the occasion of being inducted into the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame on April 21, 2024

This bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Lambert Will, a historical figure from Herkimer, New York, on the occasion of his posthumous induction into the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame. The measure acknowledges Will as the founder of basketball and aims to update the historical record regarding the sport's origins to Upstate New York. By pausing legislative proceedings to pay tribute, the resolution recognizes Will's contributions to the sport and directs a copy of the document to his family.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Governor
Introduced May 28, 2024 Last action Jun 4, 2024
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Jun 4, 2024
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May 28, 2024
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Mark Walczyk
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