New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York K1602: Commemorating the 185th Anniversary of the Village of Oneida Castle
Status: Passed both chambers, June 3, 2026
What the bill says
An Act of the New York State Legislature in 1841, the Village of Oneida Castle has played a significant role in the history and development of Central New York while preserving a unique connection to the region's Native American heritage; and.
From the introduced text, June 3, 2026:
an Act of the New York State Legislature in 1841, the Village of Oneida Castle has played a significant role in the history and development of Central New York while preserving a unique connection to the region's Native American heritage; and WHEREAS, The Village derives its name from the Oneida Nation, whose people were the first inhabitants of the area and who have long been recognized as one of the original nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy; and WHEREAS, According to Oneida tradition, the Oneida people were led to their homeland by a sacred standing stone, reflected in the name Onyota'a:ka, meaning "The People of the Standing Stone," a symbol that remains central to Oneida history and identity; and WHEREAS, Long before European settlement, the area now known as Oneida Castle was the site of a fortified Oneida village renowned for its advanced defensive structures and strategic importance, earning it the name "Oneida Castle"; and WHEREAS, In 1615, the village was the site of a significant conflict when French explorer Samuel de Champlain led an assault against the Oneida stronghold, an attack that was ultimately repelled through the determination and ingenuity of the Oneida people; and WHEREAS, The area later became an important center of cultural and historical significance through the work of Reverend Samuel Kirkland, whose mission among the Oneida …
Sponsors
- Brian Miller (R, 122) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : INTRODUCED
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is K1602?
- K1602 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Commemorating the 185th Anniversary of the Village of Oneida Castle.
- What does K1602 do?
- In its own words: An Act of the New York State Legislature in 1841, the Village of Oneida Castle has played a significant role in the history and development of Central New York while preserving a unique connection to the region's Native American heritage; and.
- What is the status of K1602?
- Passed both chambers as of June 3, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (June 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored K1602?
- Brian Miller (R, 122).
- Where is the official record for K1602?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1602
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