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 extends the expiration date for a specific boating safety requirement to January 1, 2029. It directly affects operators of personal watercraft and specialty prop-craft who were previously required to complete safety courses by 2027. The legislation also authorizes state officials to adjust the deadline if there are not enough available courses for people to finish them on time.
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.
This Senate Resolution honors the memory of Richard Coyne, a resident of Croton-on-Hudson who passed away in January 2026. The bill formally acknowledges his contributions to his community, including his work as an automotive instructor and his service in the U.S. Army. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to express mourning for Coyne and authorizes the transmission of a copy of the resolution to his family.
This bill formally honors Dalia Salim and Yerikson Collado, the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2026 at William H. Maxwell Career & Technical Education High School, for their academic and community achievements. The resolution directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to acknowledge their accomplishments and to send official copies of the commendation to the two students. As a ceremonial measure, the bill does not alter any laws or policies but serves to publicly recognize the students' contributions to their school and community.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the 72nd wedding anniversary of Ralph and Lois Humphreys, two long-time residents of New Hartford, New York. The measure honors their seven-decade partnership by pausing legislative proceedings to offer congratulations and transmitting a copy of the resolution to the couple. It highlights their personal history, including their time as high school students, their family business, and their community service, but does not create any new laws or policy changes.
