Mourning the death of George Gresham, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community
This bill is a Senate resolution honoring the death of George Gresham, a prominent labor leader and former president of the 1199SEIU healthcare union. The measure formally acknowledges his contributions to improving job standards and advocating for social justice issues while he served the union and various community organizations. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to pay tribute to Gresham and instructs officials to send a copy of the resolution to his family. No new laws or funding are created by this text; it serves solely as a commemorative statement recognizing his life and legacy.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced May 13, 2026
Last action May 19, 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
May 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
May 13, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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