This Senate resolution honors Lydia Cole, a Utica resident, for receiving the Oneida County May 2026 Older American's Award. The measure formally acknowledges her contributions as a volunteer at the North Utica Community Center, where she supports young children in a pre-kindergarten classroom. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to recognize her achievements and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to her. This action serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than establishing new laws or policies.
This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate May 2026 as Hepatitis B Awareness Month. It aims to encourage New York residents to learn more about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the liver infection. The resolution highlights the high prevalence of Hepatitis B in the state and the importance of public awareness to improve screening and access to care. Once adopted, a copy of the resolution will be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul for her signature.
This bill directs Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate September 2026 as Dystonia Awareness Month in New York State. The legislation aims to increase public understanding of dystonia, a neurological condition that causes involuntary muscle contractions and abnormal movements affecting approximately 300,000 people in North America. By setting aside this specific month, the state intends to highlight the challenges faced by individuals with the disorder and encourage greater awareness of available treatments. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal proclamation to focus attention on the health issue.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls, New York. It directly affects the hotel and the local community by acknowledging its historical significance and its role in tourism and civic life. The resolution highlights the hotel's century-long history, its recent renovations, and its status as a Historic Hotels of America member. The primary action is for the legislative body to pause its proceedings to celebrate the hotel's contributions and to send a copy of the resolution to the property.
This bill is a resolution that formally commends the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for its Annual Delta Day event at the New York State Capitol on May 19, 2026. The resolution recognizes the sorority's long history of community service, advocacy, and leadership in public policy, highlighting its significant contributions to social progress and civil rights. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves to honor the organization's achievements and its upcoming gathering of members in Albany.
This resolution honors the reinterment of 44 Colonial-era individuals at the Memorial Plaza in Lake George Battlefield Park on May 22, 2026. The individuals, believed to be soldiers and civilians who died from smallpox during the Revolutionary War, were originally buried in unmarked graves before their remains were discovered during construction in 2019. After being studied and preserved by the New York State Museum, the remains will be moved to a newly built memorial site to serve as a place for remembrance and public education. The legislative body pauses its work to acknowledge this event and will send copies of the resolution to local officials and historical organizations involved in the project.
This Senate resolution commemorates the 101st birthday of Malcolm X, recognizing him as a significant advocate for human rights and an influential African American leader. The bill directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor his life, detailing his history from his birth in Omaha to his work as a minister, his founding of civil rights organizations, and his assassination in 1965. By adopting this measure, the legislature formally acknowledges his contributions to the struggle for equality without imposing any new laws or policies.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the 191st anniversary of the Woodhaven neighborhood in Queens, New York, to be celebrated on July 1, 2026. The text honors the area's history, from its early Native American inhabitants to its development as a community with historic landmarks like Forest Park and long-standing local businesses. The resolution directs that copies of the document be sent to various Woodhaven organizations to acknowledge the neighborhood's contributions to the city and state.
This bill formally commends the Oneida County History Center in recognition of its 150th anniversary in 2026. The resolution highlights the organization's long history of preserving local heritage and lists its key milestones, such as its founding in 1876 and the preservation of its current historic building. As a ceremonial measure, the bill does not alter any laws or funding but serves to publicly honor the center's contributions to the community. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the History Center to acknowledge the legislative body's tribute.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates the Yonkers Montessori Academy Varsity Girls Basketball Team, their coaches, and specific players for winning the 2026 NYSPHSAA Basketball Class B Championship. The document highlights the team's historic achievement as the first girls' team in Yonkers history to win a state title and the first Yonkers team to do so since 1932. It specifically names the thirteen student athletes, Head Coach Elie Moise, and Assistant Coach Michael Marino as the recipients of this recognition. The resolution directs that copies of the document be sent to the team and coaching staff to acknowledge their victory.
This Senate Resolution honors Anna Fitzpatrick, a student from Sanford H. Calhoun High School in New York, for receiving the New York State Citizenship Award. The bill formally recognizes her contributions to her community, including her leadership roles, academic achievements, and fundraising efforts for breast cancer research. It directs the legislature to pause proceedings to acknowledge her accomplishments and instructs that a copy of the resolution be sent to her. The measure does not alter any laws or policies but serves as an official commendation of her civic values and service.
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate December 2, 2026, as Special Education Teacher Awareness Day in New York State. The resolution honors the work of special education teachers by recognizing their role in supporting students with disabilities to achieve independence and equal access to education. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as a formal declaration to acknowledge the efforts of educators who develop individualized learning plans for approximately 500,000 students in the state. The text is then sent to the governor and special education teachers to mark the occasion.
