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NY J01566
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Griffo
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AI Summary
- New York State Senate resolution congratulating Jaroslaw "Jerry" Lyktey on his 100th birthday, celebrated December 29, 2025
- Born December 29, 1925, in the Ukrainian village of Trostyanets, he lived under Polish, Soviet, and German occupation during World War II before spending time in a displaced persons camp in Germany
- Immigrated to America in 1949, settling in Utica, New York, and taught English for more than 30 years at New York Mills, Utica University, and Herkimer College
- Fluent in five languages (Ukrainian, Polish, Russian, German, and English), he helped establish a Ukrainian church in Utica that became a community hub for cultural and religious traditions
- Has four children and eight grandchildren, and remains active at 100 through gardening, reading, and following Ukrainian news
Legislative Description
Congratulating Jaroslaw Lyktey upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday
Last Action
ADOPTED
2/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/6/2026
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