Mourning the death of Joseph Belle, devoted family patriarch, proud United States Navy veteran, and beloved member of the community
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally acknowledges the death of Joseph Belle, a New York resident, United States Navy veteran, and community member. It honors his life by pausing legislative proceedings to express sympathy to his family and transmitting a copy of the resolution to them. The document details his personal history, including his military service, career with A&P Supermarkets, and his roles as a husband, father, and grandfather. As a commemorative measure, it does not alter laws or policies but serves to recognize his contributions and legacy.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced May 28, 2026
Last action Jun 4, 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
5
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Jun 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Jun 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
May 28, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Pete Harckham
DDemocratic/Working Families
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