Mourning the death of George Grimes, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Harckham

A ceremonial resolution honors George Grimes for his military service, professional work, and community contributions, and transmits the tribute to his family.

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Summary of Bill J 2293 (2025-2026) – Mourning the death of George Grimes

Primary purpose

This is a formal Senate resolution expressing mourning and honor for George Grimes, a resident of Peekskill, New York, who died on April 24, 2026, at age 76.

The measure acknowledges Grimes’ military service, professional background, character, and his contributions to family and community.

It requests that a copy of the engrossed resolution be transmitted to Grimes’ family.

Key provisions and changes

Declares the State Legislature’s intention to pause its deliberations to mourn Grimes and to honor his enduring legacy.

Recites biographical details, including:

Birth: December 2, 1949, in Manhattan, New York; parents Holbrook and Elsie Grimes.
Military service: United States Marine Corps veteran; machine gun squad leader, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines; awarded Combat Action Ribbon, Bronze Star with Valor, and Purple Heart for Vietnam War service.
Professional background: Nuclear officer at Indian Point Energy Center.
Personal attributes and interests: valued family man, humor, love of fishing, card games, and supporting the New York Giants.
Family survivors: wife Margaret Rose Grimes (married 55 years); children Kimberly and Kyle Knapp; son George-Ryan Grimes; daughter-in-law Rebekah Grimes; granddaughter Harper Jade Grimes; siblings James (Suzanne) Grimes and Kathleen Pascazi; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased siblings are noted.

No substantive policy or regulatory changes; the bill is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and honoring an individual.

Affected parties and scope

Geographic/constituency: State of New York, with a particular focus on Peekskill resident George Grimes.

Directly affected: George Grimes’ family and friends, the local community in Peekskill, and the broader New York Senate as a body recognizing civic service and community impact.

Indirectly affects: Public perception of state officials’ recognition of veterans and community contributors.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Action history: Referred to the Senate Finance Committee on May 29, 2026.

Legislative nature: As a resolution, it serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment and does not create new duties, funding, or regulatory requirements.

Next steps: If adopted, a suitably engrossed copy of the resolution will be transmitted to Grimes’ family.

Notable details

Sponsored by Senator Harckham, with a co-sponsor listed as Pete Harckham.

The resolution commemorates a 76-year life encompassing military valor, civilian service, and community involvement, emphasizing virtues such as family devotion and generosity.

This summary focuses on the substantive aim and impact of the bill: a ceremonial tribute recognizing George Grimes’ life, service, and contributions, rather than any policy changes or funding appropriations.