Sen. Roxanne Persaud

Maddy summaryThis is a Senate resolution (not a law) asking Governor Hochul to officially designate May 31, 2025, as "Save Your Hearing Day" in New York State. It aligns with the existing National Save Your Hearing Day, which occurs annually on May 31 during Better Hearing and Speech Month. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about hearing health and prevention, emphasizing that hearing loss is often preventable with simple lifestyle changes. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or allocate funding, but seeks to encourage statewide recognition of hearing health.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially proclaim May 2025 as Older Americans Month in New York State, aligning with the national observance. It does not create new laws or alter existing programs but asks the Governor to issue a ceremonial proclamation recognizing older residents' contributions. The New York State Senate has adopted this resolution, now sending it to the Governor for consideration. This is a procedural request, not a policy change, focused solely on formal recognition.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 32 requests Governor Hochul to proclaim January 22, 2025, as "Celebrating Life Day" in New York State, aligning with a national observance. The resolution encourages New Yorkers to engage in gratitude-focused activities like spending time with children or creating "gratitude jars" to promote well-being, but it does not create new laws or obligations. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect and serves only to request a symbolic recognition from the Governor.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially designate May 28, 2025, as "Senior Health & Fitness Day" in New York. It directly affects seniors across New York who would participate in local health events - such as fitness walks, health screenings, and workshops - held at community centers, parks, and healthcare facilities. The resolution acknowledges the national observance of Senior Health & Fitness Day, which typically involves 100,000+ seniors at over 1,000 locations nationwide. As a procedural resolution (not a law), it has no legal effect but serves to formally recognize the event and encourage community participation.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 33 formally congratulates the Schuylerville High School Varsity Football Team and Head Coach John Bowen for winning the 2024 NYSPHSAA Class C Football Championship - their first state title in school history. The resolution specifically recognizes their 26-20 victory over Salamanca High School on December 7, 2024, and highlights the team's 13-1 season record and overcoming a 20-7 deficit in the championship game. It directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the team members, coaches, and school administrators, including Superintendent Dr. Ryan Sherman and Principal James Ducharme. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves to honor the athletic achievement.

Maddy summaryThis symbolic resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially designate April 10, 2025, as "Encourage a Young Writer Day" in New York State, aligning with National Encourage a Young Writer Day. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or mandate actions - it serves as a formal recommendation to the Governor to recognize the importance of supporting youth writing development. The resolution highlights writing as a creative expression tool and references community efforts like the Academy of Young Writers in Brooklyn. It has been adopted by the legislature and will be transmitted to the Governor for consideration.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution (S.28) urging Governor Hochul to officially designate April 2025 as "Workplace Violence Prevention Month" in New York. It does not create new laws but seeks to raise public awareness about workplace safety, particularly highlighting that healthcare workers face five times higher violence risk than other industries. The resolution formally memorializes the Governor to issue the proclamation, with copies sent to state officials and healthcare advocacy groups like the American Nurses Association. It aligns with national recognition of April as Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural Senate resolution (not a law) requesting Governor Hochul to officially recognize November 2025 as "Healthy Skin Month" in New York State. It aligns with the existing National Healthy Skin Month observed each November, promoted by the American Academy of Dermatology. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about skin health, including skin cancer prevention, sunscreen use, and the importance of regular skin checks for all skin tones. It does not create new laws, funding, or obligations - it is a symbolic recognition effort.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill) requesting Governor Hochul to officially proclaim April 20-26, 2025, as "Volunteer Week" in New York State. It formally asks the Governor to recognize and encourage community volunteerism during that week, aligning with the existing National Volunteer Week established in 1974. The resolution has no legal effect and serves only to honor volunteers, with no new policies or funding changes. It was adopted by the Senate on January 14, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 75) requests Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating May 12, 2025, as "Women's Checkup Day" in New York State. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group directly; instead, it is a symbolic gesture to recognize the importance of regular health checkups for women. The resolution highlights historical gaps in women's healthcare access and promotes preventive care through annual observance. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect and requires the Governor's voluntary action.