Recognizing the atrocities of the Thomas Indian School and the impact it had on Indigenous communities
Senate Resolution No. 904 formally recognizes the historical atrocities committed at the Thomas Indian School and the profound, enduring trauma inflicted upon the Onondowa'ga:' (Seneca people), Haudenosaunee (Six Nations), and all Indigenous communities in New York State. It reaffirms the Legislative Body's commitment to truth, reconciliation, and healing by promoting education, awareness, and accountability for this painful legacy.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced Apr 29, 2025
Last action May 12, 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
May 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 61 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Addabbo
DDemocratic
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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