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NY J00588

NY J00588
Mourning the death of John "JR" Gaudet, distinguished citizen, respected Firefighter, and devoted member of his community


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Introduced
03/26/2025
In Committee
04/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
04/02/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/02/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Mourning the death of John "JR" Gaudet, distinguished citizen, respected Firefighter, and devoted member of his community

AI Summary

This resolution mourns the loss of John "JR" Gaudet, a 40-year-old firefighter from Binghamton, New York, who died in the line of duty on February 12, 2025. The resolution highlights Gaudet's life and contributions, noting his deep commitment to his community, family, and profession. A Binghamton High School graduate who attended Binghamton University and SUNY Cortland, Gaudet was not only a dedicated firefighter but also a youth sports coach for lacrosse, football, and basketball. The resolution emphasizes his exceptional character, describing him as someone who always put others first, possessed an infectious smile, and maintained an unmatched positive attitude. Survived by his wife Felly and three children (Charles, Vanessa, and Michael), as well as his parents and siblings, Gaudet is remembered as a compassionate individual who left an enduring legacy of service and humanity. The legislative body formally resolves to pause and commemorate his life, and will transmit an official, engrossed copy of the resolution to his family as a gesture of respect and remembrance.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (62)

Lea Webb (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),  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),  Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D),  Jim Tedisco (R),  Mark Walczyk (R),  Bill Weber (R),  Alexis Weik (R), 

Last Action

ADOPTED (on 04/02/2025)

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