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J 2223

Commending Class of 2026 Valedictorian Brayan Alonzo and Salutatorian Tremyah Hill of Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Roxanne Persaud

The bill formally honors two top students from Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School for their academic achievement and community involvement.

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Bill Summary · J 2223

Summary of Bill: J 2223 (Session 2025-2026, New York)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a Senate Resolution commending the Class of 2026 Valedictorian Brayan Alonzo and Salutatorian Tremyah Hill of Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School.
  • It recognizes their outstanding academic achievements, school involvement, and community service as exemplary for NY youth and as a positive reflection on their families and communities.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal commendation: The resolution states that it is the sense of the New York Senate to honor Brayan Alonzo and Tremyah Hill for their accomplishments.
  • Language of recognition: It highlights their status as valedictorian and salutatorian, their developed potential, and the enduring honor their achievements bring.
  • Ceremonial action: The Senate resolution authorizes the Legislative Body to “pause in its deliberations” to commend them and directs that copies of the engrossed resolution be transmitted to the two students.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Brayan Alonzo (Valedictorian) and Tremyah Hill (Salutatorian) of Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School.
  • The broader effect: The students, their families, and their community receive formal recognition from the state legislature, which can contribute to community pride and serve as an inspirational example for peers.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and sponsorship: Co-sponsored by Senator Roxanne Persaud.
  • Referral history: Referred to Finance on May 28, 2026.
  • Bill status:
    • June 2, 2026: Reported to Calendar for Consideration; Adopted.
    • June 4, 2026: Reported to Calendar for Consideration; Adopted.
  • Final action: The resolution is prepared to be engrossed and transmitted to the honorees.

Notes

  • This is a ceremonial resolution, not substantive legislation creating new laws or funding.
  • It serves to publicly acknowledge and celebrate individual student achievements within the state’s traditions of recognizing youth leadership and academic excellence.

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

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