Bill > J00591

This resolution honors James R. Tallon, Jr., a distinguished New York State Assemblyman who made significant contributions to public service and healthcare policy. Born in Brooklyn in 1941, Tallon graduated from Syracuse University, served in Army Intelligence through ROTC, and was elected to the State Assembly in 1974, where he served for 19 years, including five years as Majority Leader. His most notable achievement was designing the Child Health Plus program in 1990, which expanded health insurance for children in New York and served as a national model for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). After leaving the legislature in 1993, he continued his healthcare advocacy as President of the United Hospital Fund until 2017. The resolution celebrates Tallon's exceptional leadership, consensus-building skills, and commitment to improving healthcare accessibility, while also acknowledging his personal life, including his 60-year marriage to Norma and his role as a devoted father to three sons. The legislative body pauses to honor his legacy, express condolences to his family, and recognize his profound impact on New York State and the nation.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J591