Sen. Roxanne Persaud

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 106) asks Governor Hochul to officially designate May 12-18, 2025, as "Period Poverty Awareness Week" in New York. It aims to highlight that one in four women and girls struggle to afford menstrual products, leading to missed school or work, and emphasizes period products as essential health necessities. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but seeks to raise public awareness about period poverty as a public health issue.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 130) requests Governor Hochul to officially designate September 18, 2025, as "School Backpack Awareness Day" in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies but asks the Governor to issue a proclamation aligning with National School Backpack Awareness Day. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about safe backpack use among students, referencing risks like back pain from improper carrying. It affects no specific group through policy changes - its purpose is purely ceremonial to support existing national awareness efforts.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially proclaim December 3, 2025, as International Day of Persons with Disabilities across New York State. It aims to raise public awareness about disability inclusion and support for people with disabilities, aligning with the United Nations' observance established in 1992. The resolution does not create new laws but formally asks the Governor to recognize this day through a state proclamation.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 90 requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 17-23, 2025, as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in New York State. The resolution cites statistics showing over 2.6 million New Yorkers experience food insecurity (one in eight people) and approximately 91,000 face homelessness on any given day, aiming to raise public awareness about these issues. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws but encourages community action and resource coordination through a designated awareness week preceding Thanksgiving. It directly addresses statewide concerns about hunger and homelessness without implementing policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a non-binding resolution urging Governor Hochul to officially designate September 2025 as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month in New York. It directly affects New Yorkers by requesting the governor issue a proclamation to increase public awareness of gynecologic cancers (including cervical, ovarian, and uterine cancers), which impact over 113,000 women annually. The resolution highlights the need for better public education on symptoms, prevention, and the CDC’s symptom-tracking tool, without creating new laws or funding. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect beyond encouraging awareness efforts.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution requests Governor Hochul to proclaim November 2025 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in New York. It highlights pancreatic cancer as the third-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. with a low survival rate (only 7% surviving beyond five years), urging New Yorkers to learn about the disease and support research, early detection, and prevention efforts.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate resolution (not a law) commemorating Guyana's May 26, 1966, independence. It directs the New York State Legislature to pause its proceedings to honor the 59th anniversary, recognizing Guyana's cultural ties to New York's 140,000 Guyanese immigrants. The resolution has no legal effect; it simply expresses legislative recognition and includes sending a copy to Guyana's New York Consul General. It directly affects New York's Guyanese community by formally acknowledging their cultural contributions.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 85) requests Governor Hochul to officially proclaim November 2025 as Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or directly affect residents, but asks the Governor to issue a formal proclamation aligning with the national Pulmonary Hypertension Association's annual awareness campaign. The resolution aims to increase public and medical awareness of pulmonary hypertension, a rare, underdiagnosed condition linked to significant annual deaths. It is a symbolic gesture, not a binding legislative action.

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating May 2025 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or allocate funding, but requests the governor issue a symbolic proclamation to increase public awareness of ALS, a progressive and fatal neurological disease. The resolution directly affects New Yorkers living with ALS and their families by encouraging broader community recognition of the disease's impact. This is a ceremonial resolution, not a policy change, aimed solely at raising awareness during a designated month.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (not a law) expressing congratulations to the Brooklyn Technical High School Football Team for winning the 2024-25 NYC PSAL 3A Championship on November 29, 2024. It formally recognizes the team's victory over Fort Hamilton Tigers, their 10-1 season record, and their coaches and managers. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves solely to honor the team's achievement through a formal legislative expression of support. It directly affects the players, coaches (Brian Pugh and Kyle Council), and managers named in the resolution.