This Senate Resolution honors Maryann Riordan for her 40 years of dedicated service to Westchester and New York State communities. The bill recognizes her work in caring for children, managing group homes, and developing housing programs that helped over 180 individuals secure independent living units. It formally acknowledges her contributions through a ceremonial pause in legislative proceedings and plans to send a copy of the resolution to her.
This bill is a Senate Resolution that formally honors Edwin J. Moles, a Brewster, New York resident who passed away in March 2026. The resolution recognizes his service as a Vietnam War veteran, his long career in skilled trades including running Katonah Electric, and his active involvement in local community organizations. It directs the legislative body to pause proceedings to mourn his death and instructs that a copy of the resolution be sent to his family.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the City of Rome, New York for hosting its fourth annual Puerto Rico Constitution Day Celebration on June 27, 2026. The measure highlights the historical significance of the event, which commemorates the 1952 signing of Puerto Rico's constitution, and acknowledges the contributions of the city's 33,725 residents, including its Puerto Rican community. Upon adoption, the resolution will be transmitted to the City of Rome to serve as an official acknowledgment of the occasion.
This bill is a Senate resolution honoring Gerald "Jerry" Vautrin, a healthcare worker, veteran, and volunteer who passed away in March 2026. It formally acknowledges his service as a nurse, Army National Guard member, and ambulance corps volunteer while expressing condolences to his family and community. The resolution pauses legislative proceedings to mourn his death and directs that a copy of the document be sent to his family.
This Senate resolution honors the life of Joseph Burton Jr., a former Ossining police chief and Army veteran who passed away in April 2026. The bill formally acknowledges his 48-year career in law enforcement, his military service, and his extensive community involvement in youth mentorship and local organizations. It requests that the legislative body pause its work to mourn his death and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to his family. This measure is a commemorative tribute rather than a law that changes policy or affects public programs.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes Ari Alexander-Melville and Maharus Islam, the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2026 at Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence & Equity. The resolution honors their academic achievements and community service as a tribute to their contributions to their families and communities. It directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to offer commendation and authorizes the sending of official copies of the resolution to the two students.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the 300th anniversary of Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, New York. It acknowledges the site's historical significance as the oldest continually occupied military site in North America and a National Historic Landmark. The resolution directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to honor the fort's contributions to education, conservation, and tourism, and it authorizes sending a copy of the document to the Old Fort Niagara Association, Inc.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally acknowledges the death of Susan Wright, a respected community member from Harlem. The measure directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor her life and requests that a copy of the resolution be sent to her family. It does not create new laws or alter government operations, but rather serves as a ceremonial tribute to her contributions to the Harlem community and her role as a public servant.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally acknowledges the death of Thomas Joseph Belcastro, a veteran and public servant from New York. It honors his contributions to the military, his career at IBM, and his long-term civic leadership in Westchester County. The resolution directs the legislative body to pause briefly in mourning and authorizes sending a copy of the document to his family.
Senate Resolution 2242 honors the life of Philip E. Zachman, a Carmel resident and former U.S. Army veteran who passed away in March 2026. The resolution formally recognizes his service in the military, his career as an ASPCA foreman, and his contributions to his family and community. It directs the legislative body to pause briefly to express mourning and authorizes sending a copy of the resolution to his family.
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare September 26, 2026, as Hunting and Fishing Day in New York State. The resolution highlights the historical and economic contributions of hunters and anglers to wildlife conservation and the state's economy. It does not change any laws or create new regulations, but rather serves as a formal recognition of these activities.
This bill is a Senate resolution honoring Ross M. Weale, a distinguished citizen of New York who passed away in July 2024. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to banking, community development, and various civic organizations throughout his life. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to express mourning for Weale and authorizes sending a copy of the resolution to his family.
