Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Memorials topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Assembly adopts resolutions marking fourth anniversary of Buffalo Tops massacre, members read victims' names
Summary
The Assembly adopted a series of resolutions, including a memorial recognizing the fourth anniversary of the Tops Friendly Markets shooting in Buffalo; multiple members read the victims' names and called for remembrance and action against racist violence.
On May 14 the Assembly adopted a set of resolutions and devoted extended floor time to a legislative resolution memorializing the fourth anniversary of the Tops Friendly Markets massacre in Buffalo.
Several members described the day and its aftermath in personal terms. Assemblymember Rivera said he "witnessed the consequences of the most brutal indifference towards life a human can exhibit" and praised the community response. Assemblymember Conrad read the victims' names and called the attack an act of supremacist hatred that took 10 lives and wounded others. Assemblymember Jackson listed the victims — including Celestine Chaney, Pearl Young and others — and described the attack as an act of racist domestic terrorism.
Multiple members called for reflection and policy action, noting the need to confront extremist rhetoric and redouble gun‑violence prevention efforts. The motions were adopted by voice votes and the resolutions were entered into the legislative record.
Why it matters: The floor recognition memorialized victims and elevated calls across party lines for continued work on prevention, remembrance and support for affected communities.
Next steps: Resolutions were adopted and entered into the Assembly record; they memorialize dates and encourage the governor and state agencies to observe the commemorations the sponsors requested.
