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NY J01412
Resolution
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Peter Harckham
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AI Summary
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Honors the Honorable John W. Sweeny Jr. of Putnam County, New York, who died on October 25, 2025, at age 76
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Served as Putnam County Court Judge before being elected Justice of the New York State Supreme Court in 2000, becoming Senior Resident Justice for Putnam County
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Appointed Associate Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department in 2004 by Governor Pataki, making history as the first Putnam County judge to serve on that court
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Active in community service including co-founding the Putnam County Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, serving as president of the Putnam County American Cancer Society chapter, and volunteering with local organizations
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Received numerous honors including the Society of Irish American Lawyers 2020 Distinguished Achievement Award and recognition as a "Living Landmark of Putnam County"
Legislative Description
Mourning the death of the Honorable John W. Sweeny Jr., distinguished citizen, judge, and devoted member of his community
Last Action
ADOPTED
1/21/2026