Commending Class of 2026 Valedictorian Ari Alexander-Melville and Salutatorian Maharus Islam of Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence & Equity, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes Ari Alexander-Melville and Maharus Islam, the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2026 at Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence & Equity. The resolution honors their academic achievements and community service as a tribute to their contributions to their families and communities. It directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to offer commendation and authorizes the sending of official copies of the resolution to the two students.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced May 28, 2026
Last action Jun 4, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Jun 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Jun 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
May 28, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Roxanne Persaud
DDemocratic
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