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NY J01411

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Peter Harckham

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Senate Resolution mourning the death of Jesse Beller of Croton-on-Hudson, New York, who died on December 27, 2025, at the age of 100
  • Born September 11, 1925, in the Bronx, he was a musical prodigy who began playing piano at age six and attended Music and Arts High School in New York City
  • Served in World War II with deployment to Germany, then attended New York University to study math and became a teacher
  • Maintained a parallel career as a professional jazz musician, playing gigs on weeknights and weekends before retiring early to pursue jazz full-time
  • Resided in Croton-on-Hudson for 67 years with wife Barbara Jackson and their two children, Kathleen and Jane, and volunteered at the local library

Legislative Description

Mourning the death of Jesse Beller, distinguished citizen, musician, and devoted member of his community

Last Action

ADOPTED

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/12/2026

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