New York J 1859: Commending the Utica Lions Club upon the occasion of celebrating its 100th Anniversary on February 8, 2024

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J01859 Summary:

BILL NOJ01859 

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SAME ASNo Same As

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SPONSORSEPULVEDA

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COSPNSRADDABBO, ASHBY, BAILEY, BASKIN, BORRELLO, BOTTCHER, BRISPORT, BROUK, BYNOE, CANZONERI-FITZPATRICK,
 CHAN, CLEARE, COMRIE, COONEY, FAHY, FERNANDEZ, GALLIVAN, GIANARIS, GONZALEZ, GOUNARDES, GRIFFO,
 HARCKHAM, HELMING, HINCHEY, JACKSON, KAVANAGH, KRUEGER, LANZA, LIU, MARTINEZ, MARTINS, MATTERA,
 MAY, MAYER, MURRAY, MYRIE, OBERACKER, O'MARA, ORTT, PALUMBO, PARKER, PERSAUD, RAMOS, RHOADS,
 RIVERA, ROLISON, RYAN C, SALAZAR, SANDERS, SCARCELLA-SPANTON, SERRANO, SKOUFIS, STAVISKY, STEC,
 STEWART-COUSINS, SUTTON, TEDISCO, WALCZYK, WEBB, WEBER, WEIK, ZELLNER

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BILL NOJ01859 

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04/09/2026REFERRED TO FINANCE

04/21/2026REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

04/21/2026ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 1859

BY: Senator SEPULVEDA

 COMMEMORATING April 8, 2026, as the One-Year
 Anniversary of the Jet Set nightclub tragedy in the
 Dominican Republic, and paying tribute to the many
 lives lost and injured in the incident

 WHEREAS, The Dominican American community significantly contributes
to the culture, strength, economy, and vitality of New York State; the
Dominican American community was deeply shocked and profoundly impacted
by the tragedy that occurred on April 8, 2025; and

 WHEREAS, On April 8, 2025, in the City of Santo Domingo in the
Dominican Republican, the Jet Set nightclub tragically became the site
of one of the deadliest accidents in the nation's history, claiming the
lives of 236 individuals and injuring more than 180 others; and

 WHEREAS, In solidarity with the Dominican American community, this
Legislative Body is justly proud to take time to commemorate April 8,
2026, as the One-Year Anniversary of the Jet Set nightclub tragedy in
the Dominican Republic, and to pay tribute to the many lives lost and
injured in the incident; and

 WHEREAS, On April 8, 2025, at approximately 12:34 AM, the roof of
the Jet Set nightclub collapsed during a concert, resulting in hundreds
of deaths and injuries to nightclub attendees, concertgoers,
politicians, musicians, employees, staff members-all of whom were loved
and cherished members of their communities, families, and friends; and

 WHEREAS, The Jet Set night club was renowned for its night events
and attracting distinguished guests and prominent attendees; an eminent
merengue singer, Rubby Perez, who once performed at the United Palace
Theatre in Washington Heights, also known as the center of the Dominican
diaspora in New York City, lost his life in this heartbreaking tragedy
at the Jet Set nightclub; he inspired millions of people through his
extraordinary voice and remains deeply missed; and

 WHEREAS, The tragedy also took the lives of two legendary baseball
players, Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco; between 1999 and 2013, Octavio
Dotel played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball where he was a hope and
role model for myriad baseball fans, including in the U.S. and Dominican
Republic; in 2005, Tony Blanco played 56 games for the Washington
Nationals in Major League Baseball, and was renowned for his competence,
spirit, and commitment to sportsmanship; and

 WHEREAS, This difficult night in history marks a great loss for
humanity, the arts, athletics, and more, with every individual life lost
leaving an immeasurable wound in the hearts of the families, friends,
fans, and loved ones of those who passed; and

 WHEREAS, In such a time of grief and loss, it is necessary and
proper to remember those who lost their lives in such a tragic and
untimely manner, and to honor and thank those dedicated heroes who
responded quickly in the face of such a disastrous scene, assisting in

the rescue efforts and recovery of those trapped in the collapsed
structure; and

 WHEREAS, The State of New York recognizes and solemnly honors the
memory of the victims of the Jet Set nightclub tragedy, reaffirming its
commitment to the remembrance of those who lost their lives and were
injured in the event; now, therefore, be it

 RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate April 8, 2026, as the One-Year An