J 1938 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Mourning the untimely death of Arthur W. Jones Jr., renowned professional athlete, admired role model, and devoted member of his community

This Senate resolution honors the life of Arthur W. Jones Jr., a professional athlete and community member from New York who passed away in October 2025. The bill formally pauses legislative proceedings to express mourning for Jones, who was a former Syracuse University football star and an NFL player with the Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts, and Washington Redskins. Additionally, the resolution acknowledges his roles as an entrepreneur and charitable donor before directing a copy of the document 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 22, 2026 Last action Apr 28, 2026
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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 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 62 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Lea Webb
Lea Webb
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
52
Co
Photo of Alexis Weik
Alexis Weik
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
8
Co
Photo of Andrea Stewart-Cousins
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
35
Co
Photo of Andrew Gounardes
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
NY
26
Co
Photo of Andrew Lanza
Andrew Lanza
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Reform
NY
24
Co
Photo of April Baskin
April Baskin
DDemocratic
NY
63
Co
Photo of Bill Weber
Bill Weber
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
38
Co
Photo of Brian Kavanagh
Brian Kavanagh
DDemocratic
NY
27
Co
Photo of Chris Ryan
Chris Ryan
DDemocratic
NY
50
Co
Photo of Cordell Cleare
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
NY
30
Co
Photo of Dan Stec
Dan Stec
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
NY
45