Mourning the death of Robert Violante, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

This is a commemorative Senate resolution (J 1121) honoring Robert Violante, a Somers, New York resident who died on May 14, 2025, at age 45. The resolution recognizes his life as an educator, special education teacher, Dean of Students, and community coach who contributed to schools in New York and New Jersey. It formally directs the New York State Legislature to pause its proceedings in mourning and send a copy of the resolution to his family. As a procedural resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or constituents.