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J 2248

Mourning the death of Jeffrey Wolf Fried, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Harckham

The bill formally honors Jeffrey Wolf Fried for his life, service, and community impact, offering condolences from the Senate.

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Bill Summary · J 2248

Overview

  • Bill: Senate Resolution No. 2248 (S.2248)
  • Session: 2025-2026, New York
  • Jurisdiction: New York State Senate
  • Title: Mourning the death of Jeffrey Wolf Fried, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community
  • Sponsor: Senator Harckham (with co-sponsor Senator Pete Harckham listed)
  • Type: Senate Resolution (solely a memorial/condolence resolution recognizing the life and service of a private individual)

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution expresses solemn mourning and tribute to Jeffrey Wolf Fried, honoring him as a distinguished citizen and devoted community member of Montrose, New York.
  • It acknowledges Fried’s life, service, and contributions to his community and state, and it extends condolences to his family.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Effects

  • Practical effect: Formal acknowledgment by the New York State Senate of Fried’s life, character, and impact on his community.
  • Content typically includes:
    • A statement of respect and admiration for Fried’s personal and professional qualities.
    • A summary of his background (birth in 1941, education at Lehigh University and Boston University Law School, U.S. Army service, marriage, and family).
    • Recognition of his charitable, civic, or community-oriented endeavors (in broad terms, as the text emphasizes dedication, integrity, and care for others).
    • A call for the Senate to pause its proceedings in mourning.
    • Order to transmit a copy of the resolution to Fried’s family.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Jeffrey Wolf Fried and his immediate family (wife Elaine Y. Fried, children Brandon Fried and Susie Adams and her husband Michael, and grandson Jake Adams) are recognized in the resolution.
  • Broader audience: The Montrose community and New York State residents who observe customary legislative tributes to notable local citizens.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Consideration and adoption timeline:
    • Referred to Finance on May 28, 2026.
    • Reported to Calendar for Consideration on June 2, 2026.
    • Adopted by the Senate on June 2, 2026.
    • Reported to Calendar for Consideration again on June 4, 2026.
    • Adopted again on June 4, 2026.
  • Nature of action: Non-binding ceremonial resolution; serves as an official commemorative record rather than establish any policy, appropriation, or regulatory change.

Summary

Senate Resolution 2248 is a ceremonial memorial recognizing the life, service, and impact of Jeffrey Wolf Fried of Montrose, New York. The bill highlights Fried’s education, military service, professional integrity, commitment to community welfare, and family. It formalizes the Senate’s condolences and directs that a copy of the resolution be given to his family. The resolution progressed through standard legislative steps and was adopted in June 2026.

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

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