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This resolution honors Bernie Williams, a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball (MLB) player who spent his entire 16-year career with the New York Yankees, recognizing his exceptional contributions both on and off the baseball field. Williams is celebrated for his outstanding athletic achievements, including being a four-time World Series Champion, five-time All-Star, and winning four Gold Glove Awards, as well as his significant role as a positive representative of the Puerto Rican baseball community. Beyond his sports career, the resolution highlights Williams' extensive charitable work, which includes supporting youth development, education, music programs, and health initiatives, particularly in underserved urban neighborhoods in New York. The resolution specifically acknowledges his efforts to raise awareness about idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a medical condition that affected his family, and his commitment to promoting cultural unity, educational opportunities, and community outreach. By passing this resolution, the Legislative Body seeks to pause and officially recognize Williams' enduring impact on both the Puerto Rican community and the State of New York, and to formally transmit an engrossed copy of the resolution to Williams in recognition of his achievements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1258