This Senate resolution honors the life and public service of Carl L. Marcellino, a former New York State Senator and community leader from Syosset. The document formally acknowledges his career achievements, including his work as an educator, town clerk, and legislator who championed environmental laws and education funding. It concludes by directing the legislative body to pause its proceedings to mourn his passing and instructs that a copy of the resolution be sent to his family.
This Senate resolution formally congratulates Sebastian Valenzuela on earning the Eagle Scout rank, the highest honor in Scouting, which he received on June 13, 2026. The measure acknowledges his completion of a community service project and his long-term dedication to Scouting America Troop 97. It directs the legislative body to pause briefly to recognize this achievement and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to the young man.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Learning & Educational Solutions, Inc. for its tenth anniversary and the community event it hosted on June 6, 2026. It recognizes the organization's work in supporting at-risk students and families through crisis intervention and graduation programs, as well as the leadership of its founder, Tawana Butler-Batts. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as an official commendation from the state legislature to be sent to the organization and its staff.
This bill is a Senate Resolution that formally honors and mourns the death of William "Bill" Russo, a retired police detective and volunteer firefighter from New York. The resolution acknowledges Russo's distinguished service with the Kent Police Department and his continued dedication to the Lake Carmel Fire Department after retiring in 2000. It also recognizes his role as a devoted family man and expresses the Legislative Body's respect for his life of public service and community contribution. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy be sent to Russo's family as a tribute to his legacy.
This bill is a Senate resolution honoring James D. Cooper, a Navy veteran and Westchester County resident who passed away in March 2026. It formally recognizes his military service, professional career in the supermarket industry, and contributions to his community. The resolution pauses legislative proceedings to express collective mourning and directs a copy of the document to Cooper's family.
This Senate Resolution honors the life and achievements of Dr. Robert B. Laibowitz, a distinguished scientist and community member who passed away on May 14, 2026. The measure formally acknowledges his 46-year career at IBM Research, his contributions to education through service on the Hendrick Hudson School District Board, and his legacy as a devoted citizen. By adopting this resolution, the legislative body pauses its proceedings to express mourning and directs a copy of the document to Dr. Laibowitz's family.
This bill is a Senate Resolution that formally recognizes the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 2026. It directs the legislative body to pause its work to honor the event and requires sending copies of the resolution to two specific national memorials in Louisiana and Virginia. The text serves as a commemorative statement rather than a law that changes rules or affects daily operations.
This bill extends the deadline for the Mercury Thermostat Collection Act to January 1, 2028. It directly affects the program responsible for collecting and recycling mercury-containing thermostats, ensuring the initiative continues for an additional year. The key provision simply amends the existing law to update the expiration date, allowing the collection efforts to proceed without interruption. This change is procedural in nature, as it only adjusts the timeline of an already established environmental program.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Sunshine Chapter No. 34 of the Prince Hall Order of Eastern Star for hosting its Five Point Tea event on June 14, 2026. The measure recognizes the chapter's leadership under Worthy Matron Maxine White Brown and acknowledges the group's long-standing contributions to community service and civic life in New York. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but instead serves as a ceremonial gesture to express appreciation for the organization's dedication to its traditions and members. Upon adoption, a copy of the resolution will be sent to the chapter's leadership and members as a record of the legislature's commendation.
This Senate Resolution honors Vincent Melillo for his 50 years of dedicated service to the Glen Cove Engine & Hose Fire Company No. 4. The measure formally recognizes his contributions, including his roles as a captain and his participation in responding to major incidents like the Avianca Plane Crash. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to acknowledge Melillo and requires that a copy of the resolution be sent to him. The bill does not create new laws or alter existing policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to a long-serving volunteer firefighter.
Authorizes the comptroller, in consultation with the NYS higher education services corporation, to develop and administer a scholarship and savings program to provide a pathway for eligible children to save for education expenses.
This Senate Resolution honors Richard Lynn, a New York resident, Navy veteran, and educator who passed away in 2026. The bill directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to express condolences to his family and acknowledges his contributions to finance, academia, and civic activism. It also mandates that a formal copy of the resolution be sent to the Lynn family as a tribute to his life and legacy.
