J 170 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Honoring Karen E. Roth, Chief Engineer for the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, New York, upon the occasion of being appointed President of the Society of Women Engineers

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (not a policy bill), honoring Karen E. Roth, Chief Engineer at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, NY, for her appointment as President of the Society of Women Engineers. It formally recognizes her professional achievements, leadership in STEM, and advocacy for women in engineering, including her role in founding the Innovare Alliance. The resolution directs the legislature to "pause in its deliberations" to honor her and send a copy of the resolution to her. It has no policy impact or funding changes - it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 10, 2025 Last action Jan 14, 2025
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Jan 14, 2025
Senate · Passed
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Jan 10, 2025
Senate · Referred to committee
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Joe Griffo
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