This bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Schenectady for hosting its 50th Annual Greek Festival. The resolution recognizes the church's efforts in fostering ethnic pride and cultural diversity within the community by celebrating Greek traditions, food, and music. It acknowledges the festival's long-standing role since 1976 in bringing people together and highlights the significant contributions of Greek Americans to New York State. The bill concludes by directing that copies of the resolution be sent to the church members.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally acknowledges the death of Carlos Torres, a respected resident of Elmsford, New York. It honors his life by noting his service as a Marine, firefighter, and police constable, as well as his dedication to his family and community. The resolution directs the state legislature to pause its proceedings to mourn his passing and authorizes sending a copy of the document to his family.
This Senate resolution formally congratulates Daniel Casper of Briarcliff, New York, for representing the United States as the skip of the Men's Curling Team at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. The measure highlights Casper's athletic achievements, including his recent victory at the U.S. Olympic Trials and his history of competing in national and international championships. It also acknowledges his perseverance in the sport despite being diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The bill is a ceremonial gesture that does not alter any laws or policies but serves to publicly honor Casper's accomplishments.
This bill is a Senate resolution that officially commemorates the 175th anniversary of the Erie Railroad's first trip through Hornell, New York. It recognizes the historical significance of the railroad in developing the city and the state, noting its role in economic growth and the establishment of the Hornell Erie Depot Museum. The resolution directs the legislature to pause for a moment of recognition and instructs that a copy of the document be sent to the museum to honor this legacy.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the 150th anniversary of Davidson's Furniture in Hornell, New York. It acknowledges the store's long history as a family-owned business and its contributions to the local economy and community over the past century and a half. The resolution does not change any laws or policies; instead, it directs the state legislature to pause briefly to honor the business and send a copy of the document to the store.
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare September 2026 as Service Dog Month in New York. The resolution highlights the vital roles service dogs play in assisting people with disabilities and aims to raise public awareness about their importance. By commemorating this month, the state intends to foster greater understanding of the rights and responsibilities associated with trained service animals. The measure is a ceremonial proclamation that does not alter existing laws or create new funding.
This Senate resolution formally congratulates Stephanie Tiemer of Levittown, New York, for earning the Girl Scouts' Gold Award, the organization's highest honor. The measure recognizes her completion of a rigorous project called 'Outdoor Classroom' and acknowledges her years of dedication to Scouting ideals. The resolution pauses legislative proceedings to honor her achievement and directs that a copy of the document be sent to her.
Authorizes the Cong Kehal Square of Roman to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status for the 2024 assessment roll and all of the 2023-2024 school taxes.
This bill honors Sheila Dixon by formally recognizing her induction into the Schenectady City School District Athletic Hall of Fame on September 14, 2026. The resolution acknowledges her achievements as a former basketball player who led her high school team to a state title and played college basketball at Brown University. The measure directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to pay tribute to Dixon and authorizes the transmission of a copy of the resolution to her.
This Senate Resolution formally recognizes the New York Chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance for its advocacy work and historical contributions to improving conditions for domestic workers. The bill highlights the organization's efforts in securing legal protections, such as paid sick leave and family leave, and recovering stolen wages for employees in the field. By adopting this resolution, the legislative body intends to publicly honor the group's achievements and the legacy of its founder, Dorothy Bolden, without enacting any new laws or funding.
This Senate resolution formally recognizes St. Joseph Lodge No. 117 of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York for hosting its "Evening of Elegance" event on October 24, 2026. The bill directly affects the lodge's leadership, including Worshipful Master Johan Powell, Esq., and its members by offering official legislative commendation and congratulations. It does not change laws or allocate funds but instead serves as a symbolic gesture to honor the organization's community service and fraternal traditions. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the lodge's officers and members to acknowledge their contributions to the state.
This bill is a Senate resolution honoring the life of Arthur Francis Harkins, Jr., a resident of Verplanck, New York, who passed away on April 11, 2026. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to his community as a longtime member of the Montrose and Buchanan Fire Departments and expresses the state's condolences to his family. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Harkins family as a tribute to his legacy.
