Mourning the death of Carol Shanesy, STEM leader, community servant, and cherished New Yorker
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (not a law) honoring Carol Shanesy, a STEM professional and community leader from Croton-on-Hudson who died in March 2025. The resolution recognizes her career at IBM, contributions to community projects like the Croton Arboretum, and decades of volunteer service. It does not create new policies or affect any individuals or entities - it simply expresses the Senate's collective tribute to her legacy. The resolution was formally adopted by the Senate on March 18, 2025.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 12, 2025
Last action Mar 18, 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
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Mar 12, 2025
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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