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NY J00441

NY J00441
Mourning the death of Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community

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Introduced
03/04/2025
In Committee
03/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/06/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Mourning the death of Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community

AI Summary

This resolution mourns the passing of Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, a trailblazing civil rights leader who dedicated her life to advocating for racial and social justice. Born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1932, Dr. Dukes was a pioneering African American leader who made significant contributions to civil rights, including serving as the national president of the NAACP from 1989 to 1992 and leading the New York State Conference for over four decades. She was a groundbreaking public servant, becoming the first African American to work at the Nassau County Attorney's Office in 1966, and played crucial roles in implementing social programs like Head Start, advocating for voting rights, fair housing, and economic opportunities. The resolution highlights her extensive achievements, including her involvement in education, public administration, and community service, and recognizes her numerous accolades such as the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and the NAACP's Spingarn Medal. The legislative body formally expresses its deepest gratitude for her contributions to creating a more just and equitable society, and resolves to transmit copies of the resolution to her family and the NAACP offices as a token of appreciation for her extraordinary work and enduring legacy.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (63)

Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D)*,  Joe Addabbo (D),  Jake Ashby (R),  Jamaal Bailey (D),  April Baskin (D),  George Borrello (R),  Jabari Brisport (D),  Samra Brouk (D),  Siela Bynoe (D),  Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (R),  Stephen Chan (R),  Cordell Cleare (D),  Leroy Comrie (D),  Jeremy Cooney (D),  Patricia Fahy (D),  Simcha Felder (D),  Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),  Patrick Gallivan (R),  Michael Gianaris (D),  Kristen Gonzalez (D),  Andrew Gounardes (D),  Joe Griffo (R),  Pete Harckham (D),  Pam Helming (R),  Michelle Hinchey (D),  Brad Hoylman (D),  Robert Jackson (D),  Brian Kavanagh (D),  Liz Krueger (D),  Andrew Lanza (R),  John Liu (D),  Monica Martinez (D),  Jack Martins (R),  Mario Mattera (R),  Rachel May (D),  Shelley Mayer (D),  Dean Murray (R),  Zellnor Myrie (D),  Tom O'Mara (R),  Peter Oberacker (R),  Rob Ortt (R),  Tony Palumbo (R),  Kevin Parker (D),  Roxanne Persaud (D),  Jessica Ramos (D),  Steve Rhoads (R),  Gustavo Rivera (D),  Rob Rolison (R),  Christopher Ryan (D),  Sean Ryan (D),  Julia Salazar (D),  James Sanders (D),  Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D),  Luis Sepúlveda (D),  Jose Serrano (D),  James Skoufis (D),  Toby Stavisky (D),  Dan Stec (R),  Jim Tedisco (R),  Mark Walczyk (R),  Lea Webb (D),  Bill Weber (R),  Alexis Weik (R), 

Last Action

REFERRED TO FINANCE (on 03/04/2025)

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