Grants retroactive membership with Tier 1 status in the New York teachers' retirement system to James J. DeMarco

This bill grants James J. DeMarco retroactive membership with Tier 1 status in New York's teachers' retirement system, correcting an administrative error from 1969. It applies specifically to DeMarco, who worked as a seasonal employee for the New York Power Authority starting July 17, 1969, but was not enrolled in the retirement system at that time through no fault of his own. The bill retroactively designates his membership date as July 17, 1969, granting him Tier 1 benefits, provided he submits an application within one year of the bill's effective date. This is a one-time correction for an individual, not a broader policy change.