Honoring Brian McQueen upon the occasion of his retirement after 11 years of distinguished service to the Believe 271 Foundation
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill) honoring Brian McQueen for his 11-year service as co-founder and leader of the Believe 271 Foundation. It recognizes his work co-founding the nonprofit, which provides financial assistance to volunteer firefighters and their families facing cancer in Oneida and Herkimer Counties, and his advocacy that helped establish a statewide cancer benefit for volunteer firefighters in New York. The resolution formally celebrates his retirement and contributions but does not create new policy or affect any regulations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026
Last action Feb 10, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
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
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Griffo
RRepublican/Conservative
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