Asm. Phil Palmesano

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing high school athlete Taylor Farrell for winning the Girls 1-mile Race Walk National Championship at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals on June 15, 2024. It formally congratulates her on setting a new meet record (7:07.31) and winning her second consecutive national title, while acknowledging her coach, Ray Lawson, and community support. The resolution does not enact any policy, allocate funds, or affect any laws or regulations. It serves solely as a symbolic gesture of legislative recognition for athletic achievement.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (K 580) formally congratulates Father James Patrick Jaeger on his retirement after nearly 40 years of service as a priest, military chaplain, and community leader in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester and across New York State. It acknowledges his roles as a parish priest, 20+ year military chaplain (retiring as Lieutenant Colonel), and his work at the Canandaigua Veterans Affairs Medical Center and community events like the "Charters of Freedom" ceremony. The resolution, adopted on May 22, 2025, serves only as a ceremonial tribute from the New York State Assembly with no legal effect or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) recognizing Knapp Winery's 40th anniversary on May 7, 2025. It honors the winery's history, contributions to Finger Lakes viticulture and tourism, and its status as a regional leader in wine production and agritourism. The resolution does not create new laws or affect regulations; it simply directs the legislature to formally acknowledge the winery's achievements and send a copy to its owners, Cole and Karen Wilson. This is a ceremonial gesture with no policy impact.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) passed by the New York State Assembly to honor the Arkport-Canaseraga High School Baseball Team and Head Coach Nick Smith for winning the 2024 NYSPHSAA Class D Baseball Championship. It formally congratulates the team (including 18 players and coaches) and resolves to send engraved copies of the resolution to them. The resolution recognizes their championship victory, 18-3 season record, and contributions to athletic excellence, without creating any new policy or affecting any laws. It serves solely as a symbolic gesture of legislative recognition for their achievement.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution No. 423 congratulates the GorillaBots Team 5485, a robotics team comprised of students from Horseheads, Elmira, and Corning, New York. It specifically recognizes their achievement of capturing First Place at the New York Excelsior FIRST Tech Challenge Regional Tournament and ranking first in the Ochoa Division at the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship.

Maddy summaryBill K 345 is an Assembly Resolution that formally commends Dr. William P. Mullaney for his leadership and accomplishments as President of SUNY Corning Community College. It acknowledges his contributions to the college's strategic planning, program development, facility enhancements, and student success.

Requires the forfeiture of benefits to be paid pursuant to a service awards program to volunteer firefighters who have been convicted of felonies committed against a volunteer fire department, volunteer fire company, fire district, or fire protection district.

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with National Donate Life Month. It aims to raise public awareness about organ and tissue donation, encourage New Yorkers to register as donors through the New York State Donate Life Registry, and honor the life-saving impact of donors and their families. The resolution does not create new laws but requests a ceremonial proclamation to support ongoing efforts to address the critical shortage of donors.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution honors the Corning Lions Club for its 100th anniversary on September 9, 2025, recognizing its community service in areas like sight conservation, youth programs, and local volunteerism over a century. It directs the New York State legislature to formally commend the club and its members for their dedication to "We Serve" principles. The resolution has no binding policy impact - it is purely a symbolic gesture with no new laws or funding. The legislature adopted it on February 10, 2025, and will send a copy to the club.

Relates to establishing the New York state grid modernization commission; provides the commission shall conduct a study of research, development and demonstrations of electric grid modernization and shall issue such report to the state energy planning board for consideration in the state energy plan.