Mourning the death of Thomas Patrick McMahon, United States Navy veteran, dedicated union carpenter, and distinguished member of his community

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Harckham

A ceremonial memorial recognizing Thomas Patrick McMahon’s Navy service, union carpenter work, and community contributions, while expressing the Legislature’s mourning and respect.

REFERRED TO FINANCE

Summary of Bill J 2235 (2025-2026) — Mourning the death of Thomas Patrick McMahon

Purpose and Intent

This is a Senate Resolution (S. J. No. 2235) sponsored by Senator Harckham.

Primary purpose: officially mourn and honor the life, service, and contributions of Thomas Patrick McMahon, a United States Navy veteran, a dedicated union carpenter, and a longtime member of his community in Croton-on-Hudson, New York.

It serves as a formal expression of the Legislature’s respect and appreciation for McMahon’s service to the country, his trade work, and his impact on family and community.

Key Provisions and Content

Declarative statements recognizing McMahon’s:

Four years of service in the United States Navy.
Career as a union carpenter contributing to community building and craftsmanship.
Personal interests and character (appreciation for classical music, older sports cars, cartoons, Western and science fiction films; kindness, generosity, knowledge, humor, warmth, sincerity).
Long marriage to his wife Agatha McMahon (56 years) and his role within his family.
Survival by wife Agatha, brother Donald McMahon, sister Catherine McMahon, and extended family and friends.

Formal actions:

The Legislature “mourns the death” of Thomas Patrick McMahon.
A copy of the resolution, suitably engrossed, is to be transmitted to his family.

The language is ceremonial and commemorative, with no substantive policy changes or administrative provisions.

Affected Parties

Primary beneficiaries and subjects:

Thomas Patrick McMahon (deceased).
Family and close relations (especially his wife Agatha McMahon; brother Donald McMahon; sister Catherine McMahon; extended family and friends).

Broader impact:

The resolution publicly acknowledges and honors a local veteran, union member, and community contributor, reflecting the Legislature’s acknowledgement of veterans, tradespeople, and community service.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Status: Referred to the Senate Finance Committee (Action History shows 2026-05-28: REFERRED TO FINANCE), which indicates the bill will be reviewed for ceremonial appropriateness and may move toward adoption as a memorial resolution.

Nature of action: Non-binding, symbolic resolution typical for commemorating a deceased individual.

Effective date: Not applicable in the traditional sense; as a memorial resolution, it becomes part of the official record upon passage.

Notable Details

Full name and location: Thomas Patrick McMahon, Croton-on-Hudson, New York.

Birth and death: Born October 25, 1946; died March 23, 2026, at age 79.

Family details: Survived by his wife of 56 years, Agatha; siblings Donald and Catherine, among others.

Service highlights:

U.S. Navy veteran (four years of service).
Union carpenter by trade, contributing to his community through skilled labor.

Bottom Line

Bill J 2235 is a ceremonial memorial resolution honoring a local veteran and community member, recognizing his military service, trade craftsmanship, personal character, and family dedication. It does not enact laws or allocate funds but serves as an official expression of respect and mourning by the New York State Legislature.