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
Floor votes
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jun 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
May 28, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Walczyk
RRepublican/Conservative
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