Mourning the death of Norma Lucia Gonsalves, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community
This is a memorial resolution (Senate Resolution J 355), not a policy bill. It formally honors Norma Lucia Gonsalves, a retired educator and longtime Nassau County Legislator from East Meadow, who died at age 90 in February 2025. The resolution asks the New York State Senate to pause its proceedings to mourn her death and directs that a copy be sent to her family. It does not create any new laws or affect any policies, as it is a standard tribute for a deceased community leader.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Feb 25, 2025
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
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Rhoads
RRepublican/Conservative
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