Mourning the death of William Barnabas McHenry, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community
This Senate resolution honors William Barnabas McHenry, a distinguished attorney and philanthropist who passed away in June 2025 at age 95. The bill formally acknowledges his decades of service to the Hudson Valley, including his leadership roles with organizations like Boscobel House and Gardens, the Hudson River Valley Greenway, and the Open Space Institute. It also notes his contributions to restoring landmarks such as the Tower of Victory and supporting numerous cultural institutions. The resolution pauses legislative proceedings to salute his life and directs that a copy be sent to his family.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 16, 2026
Last action Apr 21, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Apr 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Apr 16, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 62 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michelle Hinchey
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Alexis Weik
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Lanza
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Reform
Co
April Baskin
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Weber
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Brian Kavanagh
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Ryan
DDemocratic
Co
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Stec
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
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