This Senate resolution welcomes members of the Rohna Survivors Memorial Association to the New York State Capitol on May 12, 2026, and honors Robert Firstman, the last known survivor of the HMT Rohna tragedy. The document acknowledges the association's mission to preserve the history of the 1943 attack that killed over 1,000 American servicemembers and recognizes Firstman's service as a Morse Code specialist who lived to age 103. During their visit, the association will screen a documentary about the event, and the resolution formally pauses legislative proceedings to greet them and pay tribute to Firstman's life. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the association and Firstman's family to commemorate their efforts in keeping the memory of the tragedy alive.
This bill directs the Governor of New York to officially recognize May 8, 2026, as Military Spouse Appreciation Day within the state. The measure aims to honor the contributions of military spouses by aligning the state observance with the national date, which falls on the Friday before Mother's Day. Upon adoption, a formal resolution will be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul to enact this proclamation. The bill affects military families by providing a designated day to acknowledge their support role, though it does not create new laws or funding.
This bill is an Assembly Resolution that formally honors 33 veterans who received the Purple Heart medal and are buried at the New York State Veterans Cemetery-Finger Lakes. The resolution designates May 25, 2026, as a special day to recognize these individuals during a ceremony coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the United States. It acknowledges the bravery of these service members and directs copies of the resolution to the cemetery's volunteer organization and the families of the deceased.
This bill is a resolution that formally recognizes George Rosamond, a Vietnam War veteran from Bedford Hills, New York, for his upcoming participation in an Honor Flight on May 30, 2026. The measure directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to acknowledge Rosamond's service and instructs officials to send a copy of the resolution to him as a gesture of respect. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to honor veterans who are visiting national memorials.
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.
Provides that space be set aside in the capitol for the display of the Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag and plaque for the raising of awareness of veteran suicide; directs the commissioner of general services to place and maintain such flag and plaque.
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare April 9, 2026, as Yellow Ribbon Day throughout New York State. The resolution honors military service members, particularly former prisoners of war, by recognizing the sacrifices they made for the country. It does not change any laws or create new programs but serves as a symbolic gesture to show appreciation for armed forces personnel. The measure directs the legislature to send a formal copy of the resolution to the governor for her signature.
This bill designates a specific bridge over the Southern State Parkway in Islip as a memorial to Trooper Gerard B. Kane. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to install signs honoring the trooper but explicitly states that the bridge's official name will not change. This measure serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than a legal renaming of the infrastructure.
This legislative bill asks the U.S. Congress to officially authorize the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for military veterans who served in Honduras between 1981 and 1992. The proposal aims to correct a perceived inconsistency by including these service members in the same recognition program that was previously approved for those who served in El Salvador during the same time period. The bill highlights that many veterans in Honduras faced dangerous conditions and received other military awards, such as Purple Hearts, but were excluded from this specific medal. If passed, the resolution would be sent to federal leaders to urge them to take action on this request for equitable recognition.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the 80th anniversary of the Waterloo Memorial Post No. 6433 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. It directly affects the post and its members by expressing the legislative body's appreciation for their community service and historical contributions to New York State. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but instead serves as an official commendation to be sent to the veterans' organization.
