This Senate Resolution honors John Chester for his 30 years of service to the Williston Park Fire Department, recognizing his progression from 2nd Lieutenant to Chief of Department. The bill formally acknowledges his career achievements and commits to having a copy of the resolution sent to him. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to be celebrated at a specific event in April 2026.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Robert Gorney for his 45 years of service to the Oyster Bay Fire Company No. 1. It directs the state legislature to pause its proceedings to acknowledge his dedication and authorizes the transmission of a copy of the resolution to him. The measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to be recognized at a specific dinner event in May 2026.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends Abby Podwall and Keshin Huang for their work founding SPARKS, a non-profit program designed to support elementary students in the Great Neck area. The resolution recognizes the founders and their volunteers for organizing over 40 hands-on STEM projects that teach science, technology, engineering, and math skills to underserved children. By adopting this measure, the legislative body publicly acknowledges the impact of the students' efforts to foster curiosity and academic growth within the local community. The final action of the bill is to send a copy of the resolution to the two high school founders as an official recognition of their service.
This Senate Resolution officially recognizes and celebrates the 'Dominicans in Albany' event scheduled for May 11, 2026. The bill directs the New York State Legislature to pause its proceedings to honor this gathering, which is organized by Dominican delegation members to promote cultural heritage and community empowerment. It invites Dominican residents to participate in activities designed to increase civic engagement and highlight the contributions of the Dominican diaspora to New York State.
This bill is a Senate Resolution that formally congratulates Maille Kelley, a student at Bolton Central High School, for scoring her 1,000th career point in girls' varsity basketball. The resolution acknowledges her athletic achievements and positive impact on her team and community, noting that she reached this milestone during a game on January 16, 2026. It directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to offer tribute and instructs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Kelley as a recognition of her accomplishment.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Ex-Chief Edward McEvoy, Jr. for his 35 years of service to the Oyster Bay Fire Company No. 1. The measure directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to acknowledge his contributions and authorizes the sending of a copy of the resolution to him. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to recognize his dedication as a volunteer firefighter.
This Senate resolution formally honors William A. Dyson II for his service to the Prince Hall Order of the Eastern Star and the community. The measure directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to acknowledge Dyson's leadership at a specific community service banquet scheduled for April 19, 2026. Upon adoption, the text mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to Mr. Dyson as an official record of recognition. This bill does not alter laws or budgets but serves as a ceremonial tribute to an individual's contributions to fraternal organizations.
Senate Resolution 1849 formally congratulates the North Tonawanda High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team and their coaching staff for winning the 2026 NYSPHSAA Class AA state championship. The resolution recognizes the team's 23-3 season record and their victory over Bethlehem Central High School, noting they were the first Section VI team to achieve this title. It specifically names the 15 student-athletes, head coach Ryan Bradt, and assistant coaches Desiree Doucette, Samantha Barry, and Henry Juliano to receive copies of the official document.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Andrew Paris for his 30 years of volunteer service with the Williston Park Fire Department. It recognizes his long-term dedication and professionalism, noting that he joined the department in 1985 and will be celebrated at a specific dinner event in April 2026. The resolution does not create new laws or change policies but serves as an official statement of appreciation from the legislative body. A copy of the resolution will be sent to Mr. Paris to acknowledge his contributions to the community.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends two fraternal organizations, the Prince Hall Grand Council Royal and Select Masters and the Emmett J. Avery Grand Court Ladies of The Circle of Perfection, for their upcoming joint religious service on March 8, 2026. The measure highlights the groups' long history of charitable work, community support, and leadership within the African American community and beyond. By passing this resolution, the state legislature expresses its appreciation for the organizations' contributions to moral instruction and civic engagement. The bill concludes by directing a copy of the resolution to the leaders of both groups to celebrate the occasion.
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare May 2026 as Neurofibromatosis Month in New York to raise awareness about the condition. The resolution directs the governor to issue a proclamation recognizing the month and aligns the state observance with National Neurofibromatosis Month. It does not change laws or allocate funding, but instead serves to highlight the disease and support related advocacy efforts.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates Jadynn Egloff on scoring her 1,000th career point while playing for the Bolton Central High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team. The resolution recognizes her athletic achievement and community impact, noting that she reached this milestone during a game against Lake Placid on January 17, 2026. The bill directs the state legislature to pause its proceedings to offer congratulations and requires that a copy of the resolution be sent to Egloff as a tribute to her accomplishment.
