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J 2137

Commending the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the Class of 2026 in the 1st Senate District, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tony Palumbo

The resolution ceremonially commends the Class of 2026 valedictorians and salutatorians across the 1st Senate District for exceptional academic achievement.

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Bill Summary · J 2137

Overview

  • Bill: Senate Resolution No. 2137 (S. 2137)
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Jurisdiction: New York
  • Title: Commending the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the Class of 2026 in the 1st Senate District, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments
  • Type: Resolution (not a law or appropriation)
  • Sponsor: Senator Palumbo (co-sponsor listed)
  • Status: Adopted by the Senate; referred to Finance earlier in the process
  • Action history: Referred to Finance on 2026-05-20; adopted and reported to calendar for consideration on 2026-05-27; adopted on 2026-05-27

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution expresses the Senate’s recognition and commendation of the Valedictorians and Salutatorians from the Class of 2026 within the 1st Senate District.
  • It honors these students for outstanding academic performance and exemplary achievements.
  • It reflects the longstanding tradition of the New York State Legislature to commend youth achievement and celebrate the future leaders of the state.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Effects

  • The primary action is ceremonial: to commend the named valedictorians and salutatorians for their academic excellence.
  • The resolution lists the specific students and their school districts across the 1st Senate District, including districts such as Bridgehampton, East Hampton, Hampton Bays, Sag Harbor, Westhampton Beach, Greenport, Mattituck-Cutchogue, Shelter Island, Southold, Riverhead, Center Moriches, Comsewogue, Eastport-South Manor, Longwood, Miller Place, Mount Sinai, Port Jefferson, Rocky Point, Shoreham-Wading River, and Three Village, among others.
  • The text states that copies of the engrossed resolution will be transmitted to the named students.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Individuals: The Class of 2026 Valedictorians and Salutatorians named in the resolution (a full list of students is provided in the text).
  • Institutions: Theffected school districts within the 1st Senate District receive public recognition.
  • Government process: The resolution documents an official legislative commendation and assigns ceremonial acknowledgment by the Senate.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced and referred to the appropriate committee (Finance) on 2026-05-20, typical for resolutions that recognize individuals and do not involve appropriations.
  • The measure was reported to the calendar and adopted on 2026-05-27, indicating a swift approval without significant dissent.
  • Post-adoption, copies are to be provided to the honored students.

Notes for Readers

  • This is a commemorative resolution, not a bill that changes law or allocates funds.
  • It serves to publicly recognize academic excellence and to honor the students’ achievements and future potential.
  • The resolution showcases the Legislature’s practice of acknowledging youth accomplishments across diverse districts within the 1st Senate District.

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

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