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J 762

Congratulating Ava Walia upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of Donate Life New York State's Junior Ambassador Award, and recognizing her contributions to organ donation awareness

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jack Martins

Senate resolution congratulates Ava Walia for earning Donate Life NYS’s Junior Ambassador Award and promotes organ-donation awareness statewide.

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Bill Summary · J 762

Summary: Senate Resolution J 762 (2025 Session)

Overview

Bill J 762 is a ceremonial (non-binding) resolution that congratulates Ava Walia on being named the recipient of Donate Life New York State's Junior Ambassador Award and recognizes her contributions to organ donation awareness. The measure is adopted, signaling formal acknowledgment by the New York State Legislature.

Purpose and intent

  • Publicly honor Ava Walia for attaining the Donate Life New York State Junior Ambassador Award.
  • Recognize and promote awareness of organ donation and related outreach activities.
  • Highlight the work of Donate Life NYS in encouraging organ donation participation and education.

Key provisions

  • The resolution would officially congratulate Ava Walia and commend her achievements.
  • It would recognize her role in advancing organ donation awareness and initiatives as a Junior Ambassador for Donate Life NYS.
  • It would express best wishes and appreciation on behalf of the Senate (or House, depending on chamber) and its members.
  • Ceremonial language typically includes a directive to have copies of the resolution presented to the honoree and possibly to Donate Life NYS.

Note: As a resolution, the measure does not authorize new programs, incur costs, or create enforceable statutory changes. Its effect is ceremonial recognition and public acknowledgment.

Part(ies) affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Ava Walia (honoree).
  • Donor-awareness organizations, specifically Donate Life New York State, and supporters of organ donation initiatives.
  • The broader public, through the public recognition of youth leadership in health awareness.

Procedural timeline and status

  • Introduced: April 7, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to Finance on April 7, 2025; subsequently reported to the calendar for consideration and adopted on April 29, 2025.
  • Current status: Adopted (passed by the legislature).

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Senator Jack M. Martins.

Potential impact

  • Publicly elevates Ava Walia’s contributions and the importance of organ donation awareness.
  • May inspire other young people to engage with health education and advocacy.
  • Provides positive visibility for Donate Life NYS and its efforts to promote organ donor registration and awareness campaigns.

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

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