Mourning the death of Gerard Michael McKenna, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community
This bill is a Senate Resolution that formally acknowledges the death of Gerard Michael McKenna, a resident of Somers, New York, who passed away on May 14, 2026. The resolution honors his life by highlighting his military service in Vietnam, his extensive career in the Army National Guard, and his contributions as a community member, businessman, and father. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to express mourning and resolve to send a copy of the resolution to his family as a tribute to his legacy.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced May 29, 2026
Last action Jun 4, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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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 29, 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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