Mourning the death of Arthur Francis Harkins, Jr., distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community
This bill is a Senate resolution honoring the life of Arthur Francis Harkins, Jr., a resident of Verplanck, New York, who passed away on April 11, 2026. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to his community as a longtime member of the Montrose and Buchanan Fire Departments and expresses the state's condolences to his family. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Harkins family as a tribute to his legacy.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced May 29, 2026
Last action Jun 4, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Jun 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Jun 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
May 29, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Pete Harckham
DDemocratic/Working Families
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