Mourning the death of John T. Calvert, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Harckham

The bill formally honors John T. Calvert for decades of military, law enforcement, and community service and memorializes his contributions to New York and Croton-on-Hudson.

ADOPTED

Summary of Bill: J 2245 (2025-2026) – Mourning the death of John T. Calvert

Purpose and intent

This bill is a Senate Resolution from New York honoring and mourning the life and public service of John T. Calvert, a longtime member of the Croton-on-Hudson community.

It serves as a formal tribute by the New York State Legislature to recognize Calvert’s contributions to public safety, community service, and his family.

Key provisions and changes

The resolution records Calvert’s biographical details, including:

Birth: January 11, 1942, in Bronx, New York; parents Thomas E. and Theresa Calvert.
Death: February 16, 2026, at age 84, with residence in Croton-on-Hudson.

Summary of public service and career accomplishments:

U.S. Army service in two enlistments (1959–1962; re-enlistment during the Vietnam era, 1966–1969; trained as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist; duty in South Korea).
Police work: Officer with New York City Police Department (46th Precinct, Bronx) after first Army enlistment.
Westchester County Sheriff’s Department: Investigator (1971) and retirement as a lieutenant; roles including desk officer, Detective Squad Supervisor, and Commanding Officer of the Police Academy.
Post-retirement work: Financial Aid Officer at Pace University; brief involvement with a custom picture framing business; transportation of special needs children for the Croton Harmon School District.

Personal and familial information:

Spouse: Hannah Calvert (lifelong partner since their teenagers years).
Siblings: Brother Eugene Calvert; sister Rosemary McCarthy (predeceased); brother Thomas Calvert (predeceased).
Children and grandchildren: Three sons (Thomas, John Paul, James); grandchildren Caroline, Jack, Matthew, Eve, Nicole, Emilie.

The resolution expresses that Calvert’s “calm demeanor, ultimate patience, and understanding smile” made him beloved by the community, particularly by the children he served.

Who or what would be affected

Primarily a ceremonial and commemorative action; there are no regulatory or fiscal provisions.

The bill establishes an official record within the New York State Legislature acknowledging Calvert’s service and legacy.

A copy of the engrossed resolution is to be transmitted to Calvert’s family.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Sponsorship: Co-sponsored by Senator Pete Harckham.

Action history:

Referred to Finance on May 28, 2026.
Reported to Calendar for Consideration and adopted on June 2, 2026.
Reported to Calendar for Consideration and adopted on June 4, 2026.

This is a formality typical of memorial resolutions and does not create or require funding, nor impose new duties on agencies.

Bottom line

Bill J 2245 is a formal Senate Resolution honoring John T. Calvert for his decades of public service in the military, law enforcement, and community roles, and it memorializes his contributions to the State of New York and the Croton-on-Hudson community.