New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill J01108

Introduced
5/27/25  
Refer
5/27/25  
Report Pass
6/5/25  

Caption

Commending Class of 2025 Valedictorian Yoheily Baez of the Academy for Young Writers, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

Summary

This resolution commends Class of 2025 Valedictorian Yoheily Baez of The Academy for Young Writers for outstanding academic achievement, school involvement, and community service. It recognizes their graduation on June 24, 2025, and frames their accomplishments as an example of the promise and potential of the state’s youth. The resolution is ceremonial rather than regulatory: it does not create, amend, or repeal any state law, nor does it affect statutory rights or obligations. Its practical effect is to formally honor an individual student and direct that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to Yoheily Baez as a matter of legislative recognition.

Impact

J01108 has no substantive impact on state law, state agencies, or regulated parties. As a Senate resolution, it is a commemorative measure that only confers official recognition and does not alter any statute, program, funding stream, or legal standard.

Sentiment

The available text reflects a strongly positive and congratulatory sentiment. The resolution praises Yoheily Baez’s academic success, leadership, and community service, and there are no recorded votes, committee transcripts, or objections indicating controversy or opposition.

Contention

There is no notable contention associated with this bill in the available record. Because the measure is purely honorary, it does not present policy disputes, fiscal concerns, or legal disagreements; the only identifiable position is supportive recognition of the honoree’s achievements.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY J01107

Commending Class of 2025 Salutatorian Joanne Beckford of The Academy for Young Writers, in recognition of her outstanding accomplishments

NY J01101

Commending Class of 2025 Valedictorian Deantaye Levy of Brooklyn Democracy Academy, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

NY K00500

Commending Class of 2025 Valedictorian Lily Cook of Mount St. Mary Academy, in recognition of her outstanding accomplishments

NY J01142

Commending Class of 2025 Valedictorian Soriah Johnson and Salutatorian Sihon Brown of Urban Action Academy, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

NY J01144

Commending Class of 2025 Valedictorian Shebeke Thompson and Salutatorian Juan Lopez of East New York Family Academy, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

NY J01143

Commending Class of 2025 Valedictorian Oluwatofunmi Olawoyin and Salutatorian William Ijeoma of Olympus Academy, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

NY K00481

Commending the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the Class of 2025 in the 1st Senate District, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

NY J00950

Commending the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the Class of 2025 in the 1st Senate District, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

NY J01109

Commending Class of 2025 Valedictorian Benedicta Agoke of The Performing Arts & Technology High School, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

NY K00502

Commending Class of 2025 Salutatorian Diana DeAngelo of Mount St. Mary Academy, in recognition of her outstanding accomplishments

Similar Bills

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