J 499 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Mourning the untimely death of Sarah Jean McAllister, beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, cousin, niece and friend

This is a commemorative Senate resolution (J 499) expressing condolences for Sarah Jean McAllister, an 18-year-old Dover, New York resident who died on February 27, 2025. The resolution formally mourns her death, highlights her life as a high school student aspiring to be a social worker, and lists her surviving family members. It directs the legislature to pause its proceedings in her memory and send a written copy of the resolution to her family. This procedural resolution does not create any new laws or policies.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 12, 2025 Last action Mar 18, 2025
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3
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Committee
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Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
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Mar 12, 2025
Committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Pete Harckham
DDemocratic/Working Families
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