Mourning the death of John "JR" Gaudet, distinguished citizen, respected Firefighter, and devoted member of his community
Senate Resolution J 588 is a commemorative resolution mourning the death of John "JR" Gaudet, a Binghamton firefighter who died in the line of duty on February 12, 2025. The resolution expresses the New York State Senate's tribute to Gaudet's life, career, and community service, including his work coaching youth sports and his dedication to family. It directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to his surviving family members. As a non-binding tribute, this resolution has no policy impact or legislative effect.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 26, 2025
Last action Apr 2, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Apr 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 61 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lea Webb
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Alexis Weik
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Lanza
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Reform
Co
April Baskin
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Weber
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Brian Kavanagh
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Ryan
DDemocratic
Co
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
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