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K 1545

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of John F. Hughes Elementary School in Utica, New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Marianne Buttenschon

Commends John F. Hughes Elementary School for 100 years of educational service, immigrant community impact, and its role as a historic, cornerstone institution in Utica.

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Bill Summary · K 1545

Overview

  • Bill: K 1545 (Assembly Resolution No. 1545)
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Jurisdiction: New York
  • Primary Sponsor: Assembly Member Buttenschon (Co-sponsor: Marianne Buttenschon)
  • Type: Assembly Resolution commemorating a milestone

Purpose and Intent

  • To commemorate and honor the 100th anniversary of John F. Hughes Elementary School in Utica, New York.
  • Recognizes the school's long-standing role in the Utica City School District and its impact on generations of local families, particularly in East Utica.
  • Affirms the school as a historical and educational cornerstone within the community.

Key Provisions

  • Acknowledges John F. Hughes Elementary School as one of Utica’s oldest continuously operating public schools (established 1925) and the second oldest school building currently serving students in the Utica City School District.
  • Highlights the school's location in East Utica, a historic immigrant neighborhood, and its service to immigrant communities and broader community life in the Mohawk Valley.
  • Notes architectural context: construction in the early 20th century with design reflecting the era’s urban neighborhood schools, originally placed within walking distance of surrounding residences.
  • Provides background on the school's namesake, John F. Hughes, an immigrant from North Wales who became a prominent civic and business leader in Utica. Details his roles as a building contractor, founder of the American Hard Wall Plaster Company, and various public service contributions (e.g., Builders Exchange, Utica Chamber of Commerce, city building ordinances, and school board modernization efforts).
  • Commits to recognizing the school’s mission to provide high-quality education in a safe, orderly environment and to prepare students for college and career readiness.
  • Expresses appreciation for the school’s administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni, and community supporters in contributing to its 100-year legacy.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • John F. Hughes Elementary School and its community (students, families, school staff, alumni, and local residents) receive formal recognition.
  • Utica City School District and the broader Utica community benefit from formal acknowledgment of the school’s historic and ongoing contributions to public education and community life.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Introduced on June 1, 2026.
  • Action: An Assembly Resolution, serving as a formal commendation and expression of tribute.
  • Next steps: If enacted, the resolution would be transmitted to John F. Hughes Elementary School as a ceremonial acknowledgment.

Impact Summary

  • Cultural and historical significance: Sheds light on the school’s 100-year history, its role in immigrant community integration, and its architectural/classic school-building heritage.
  • Civic and educational emphasis: Reinforces commitment to continuing high standards of education and community service within Utica.
  • Policy stance: The resolution is symbolic, designed to honor a longstanding educational institution rather than to mandate policy changes or funding. However, it can bolster community pride and awareness of the school’s legacy.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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