Celebrating the life and legacy of Sylvia Slava Vero, community leader, educator, and Holocaust survivor
This bill is a resolution honoring Sylvia "Slava" Vero, a Holocaust survivor and community leader from Huntington, New York, who passed away in May 2026. It formally recognizes her life achievements, including her work as a medical biologist, her founding of the SeniorNet computer education program for seniors, and her fundraising efforts for underserved children. The resolution pauses legislative proceedings to celebrate her legacy and directs a copy of the document to be sent to her family.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Assembly Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 3, 2026
Last action Jun 3, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Assembly by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jun 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED
lower
Jun 3, 2026
Introduced
INTRODUCED
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Stern
DDemocratic
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