New York Senate Bill J01797

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/18/26
• Refer: 3/18/26
• Report Pass: 3/24/26
• Passed: 3/24/26

Caption

Commending Class of 2026 Valedictorian Chloe Ning and Salutatorian Elaine He of William A. Shine Great Neck South High School, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 1797 is a ceremonial resolution that commends Chloe Ning, the Class of 2026 valedictorian, and Elaine He, the salutatorian, of William A. Shine Great Neck South High School. The resolution praises their academic achievement, school involvement, community service, and the example they set for other students, and it directs that copies of the resolution be formally transmitted to them. The measure does not create, amend, or repeal any state law. Instead, it serves as a formal legislative recognition of student accomplishment and reflects the Senate’s tradition of honoring young people whose achievements are viewed as exemplary. Its practical effect is limited to public acknowledgment and commendation, with no regulatory, fiscal, or administrative impact on affected parties beyond the honorees and their school community.

Impact

This resolution has no direct impact on the New York State Consolidated Laws or any statutory scheme. It is a nonbinding honorary measure that formally recognizes two students from William A. Shine Great Neck South High School and may be used to highlight academic excellence, leadership, and community service. The only tangible effect is the issuance and transmission of an official legislative commendation.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The language of the bill reflects praise for the students’ accomplishments and frames them as representatives of the state’s youth and future leaders. There is no recorded opposition, committee debate, or vote history indicating controversy, and the measure appears to have been introduced as a routine commendation.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because the resolution is purely honorary, it does not appear to have generated policy disagreement, fiscal concerns, or stakeholder opposition. Any discussion would likely have centered only on the appropriateness of the commendation and the students’ achievements, rather than on substantive legislative issues.