Commemorating the Miriam Carey 4th Annual Butterfly Brunch on September 20, 2026

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Parker and 1 co-sponsor

The bill formally honors Miriam Carey’s legacy and memorializes the Butterfly Brunch to promote justice, mental health awareness, and related scholarship efforts.

ADOPTED

Summary of Bill J 2128 (2025-2026) – New York

Purpose and Intent

Recognizes and commemorates the Miriam Carey 4th Annual Butterfly Brunch, scheduled for September 20, 2026.

Affirms the importance of memorial observances that honor lives lost, support justice and healing for families, and promote advocacy for underserved communities.

Highlights Miriam Carey’s legacy and the ongoing efforts of her family and supporters to transform grief into civic action, education, and community empowerment.

Key Provisions and Changes

Formal recognition: The NY State Senate (through this memorial resolution) pauses its deliberations to commemorate the event and acknowledges its significance.

Support and commendation: Extends sincere appreciation to Valarie Carey, the Carey family, organizers, supporters, and community advocates for their continued work in remembrance, education, and empowerment in Miriam Carey’s name.

Symbolic and educational aims: Emphasizes the Butterfly Brunch as a memorial and a vehicle for advocacy on justice, accountability, mental health awareness, and scholarship/education opportunities for future generations.

Dissemination: Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to Valarie Carey and the organizers of the Miriam Carey 4th Annual Butterfly Brunch.

Who/What Is Affected

Miriam Carey family (notably Valarie Carey) and associated organizers and supporters.

The broader community engaged in memorial observances, advocacy for justice and mental health awareness, and scholarship initiatives connected to Miriam Carey’s legacy.

The resolution itself serves as a formal acknowledgment by the New York State Legislature.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Legislative action: The resolution was referred to the Finance committee on May 20, 2026, and subsequently reported to the calendar for consideration before being adopted.

Adoption timeline: The bill was adopted on June 2, 2026, and again on June 4, 2026, prior to becoming part of the official record as a commemorative resolution.

Event date: The commemorative act is slated for Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Sponsorship

Primary sponsor: Senator Kevin Parker

Co-sponsors: Senator Julia Salazar and additional supportive context noted in the bill

Notes on Impact

As a symbolic, commemorative resolution, the bill does not create new statutory rights, funding, or regulatory changes. Its impact lies in formal recognition by the state, encouragement of community healing, and reinforcement of advocacy for justice and mental health awareness associated with Miriam Carey’s legacy. It also may raise public awareness and honor the organizers' scholarship and community initiatives linked to the event.