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NY J01314
Resolution
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rachel May
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AI Summary
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Memorializes Peter Knoblock of Syracuse, New York, who died on December 26, 2025, at age 91
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Recognizes his 34-year career as Professor of Special Education at Syracuse University, where he was among the first to receive a joint doctorate in psychology and education from the University of Michigan
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Honors his founding of Jowonio School in 1969, which began in his basement as the first nonprofit inclusive school where children of all abilities learn together
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Notes his community involvement with Parents for Public Schools, Alliance for Communities Transforming Syracuse (ACTS), and the Early Childhood Alliance, as well as receiving the Mary Ficchi Lifetime Achievement in Education Award (2011) and Post-Standard Person of Achievement Award (2012)
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Directs that an engrossed copy of the resolution be transmitted to his surviving family
Legislative Description
Mourning the death of Peter Knoblock, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community
Last Action
ADOPTED
1/13/2026