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J 2116

Commending the Charlton Historical Society upon the occasion of hosting its 56th Annual Charlton Founders Day Weekend and Parade on June 7, 2026

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Tedisco

Commends the Charlton Historical Society for hosting the 56th Charlton Founders Day Weekend and Parade, recognizing its role in celebrating Charlton’s history and community.

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Bill Summary · J 2116

Bill Overview

  • Bill: Senate Resolution No. 2116 (S.2116)
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Jurisdiction: New York
  • Sponsor: Senator Jim Tedisco (with co-sponsor)
  • Type: Non-binding Senate resolution commending a local organization

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose of the bill is to formally commend and recognize the Charlton Historical Society for hosting its 56th Annual Charlton Founders Day Weekend and Parade on June 7, 2026.
  • The resolution honors the society’s role in promoting Charlton’s history, educating the public, and supporting community traditions and cultural events.
  • It also acknowledges the Founders Day Weekend as a longstanding community celebration featuring a parade and various activities.

Key Provisions and Provisions Change

  • The bill does not enact new laws or financial appropriations; rather, it is a ceremonial resolution recognizing a local event.
  • It:
    • Commends the Charlton Historical Society for organizing and hosting the 56th Charlton Founders Day Weekend and Parade.
    • Highlights the weekend’s activities (parade, food vendors, 5K race, fireworks, local farmer’s market, artisan fair) and its role in celebrating Charlton’s history and community.
    • Notes the 56th anniversary and the theme honoring Harmony Corners, a hamlet within Charlton.
    • Identifies Lita Eskin (Harmony Hall Community Center Treasurer) as the 2026 Parade Grand Marshal.
  • The resolution directs that copies be transmitted to the Town of Charlton, the Charlton Historical Society, and the parade Grand Marshals (David Waite and Mary Senk Opalka).

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Charlton Historical Society and the Town of Charlton.
  • Local community groups and participants in the Founders Day Weekend (parade organizers, sponsors, vendors, volunteers) receive formal recognition.
  • The Grand Marshals (David Waite and Mary Senk Opalka) are explicitly acknowledged in the resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Referred to the Senate Finance Committee (as of the action history date).
  • Effective date: Effective upon adoption of the resolution by the Senate (non-binding, ceremonial).
  • Event referenced: June 7, 2026 (Charlton Founders Day Weekend Parade).
  • Next steps: If approved by the Senate, copies of the engrossed resolution are sent to the named recipients.

Summary

This bill is a ceremonial Senate resolution praising the Charlton Historical Society for hosting the 56th Charlton Founders Day Weekend and Parade on June 7, 2026. It recognizes the society’s efforts to promote Charlton’s history, describes the weekend’s cultural and recreational activities, notes the theme honoring Harmony Corners, and acknowledges the 2026 Parade Grand Marshal. The resolution is non-binding and serves to publicly honor a local community event and its organizers.

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

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