Enacts the student suicide prevention act; requires the governing board or body of every local educational agency serving students in grades seven to twelve, to adopt policies, procedures and guidelines on student suicide prevention, intervention and postvention for students in such grades.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 741 formally congratulates Shayla Byrne, a student-athlete at South Glens Falls High School, for winning the 2025 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Girls Giant Slalom Championship. The resolution, adopted by the Senate, recognizes Byrne's achievement of breaking the one-minute barrier in both runs of the championship with a combined time of 1:57.06. It is transmitted to Byrne, her coach Erin Welch, and school administrators (including the principal and superintendent) as a formal tribute to her athletic accomplishment. This resolution has no policy impact and serves solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her sports achievement.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 752) formally honors The Bonello Foundation, Inc., for hosting its Annual Youth Summit 2025 in Brooklyn. It recognizes the foundation’s work providing mentorship, workshops, and community resources to youth facing social and economic challenges. The resolution specifically commends the organization’s year-round initiatives, including youth empowerment events, and directs that a copy be sent to its founder, Stacey Bonello. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding effect or policy changes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) memorializing Governor Hochul to officially recognize April 2025 as Sikh Awareness Month in New York. It asks the Governor to issue a proclamation highlighting Sikh contributions to New York's cultural and economic life, including historical context like Sikh immigration patterns and the significance of Vaisakhi and Guru Nanak's birthday in April 2025. The resolution directly affects all New Yorkers by promoting awareness of Sikh history and community contributions through state recognition. It has no binding policy impact but serves as a symbolic gesture to honor Sikh Americans.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 594) congratulating Carman Bogle for her decade-long service as Mayor of Cambridge, New York, concluding April 7, 2025. It formally recognizes her public service achievements, including leading pandemic response, police reform, infrastructure projects, and community initiatives. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect - it is purely an expression of appreciation with no binding provisions. It was adopted by the Senate on April 8, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution honors Alice Mae Goodson, a Brooklyn community member who died at age 100, by commemorating her lifelong volunteer work, church involvement, and role raising children for neighbors. It includes no policy changes or funding mechanisms - only a formal legislative expression of respect. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 8, 2025, and a copy was sent to her family. It affects no individuals through legal or financial provisions, serving solely as a tribute to her legacy.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 753) symbolically recognizes a planned event celebrating the Dominican community's cultural contributions in Albany on April 9, 2025. It acknowledges the event hosted by the state legislature's Dominican Delegation, which aims to empower the community, strengthen civic engagement, and honor the Dominican diaspora's role in New York. The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funds, or directly affect any individuals or policies - it simply directs the legislature to pause its work to honor this cultural celebration.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill) commemorating the Queen Geniuses 7th Annual Empowerment Conference for young women aged 15-19, scheduled for May 3, 2025. It formally recognizes the conference’s theme "Worthiness is M.E.S.S.Y." and its focus on leadership development, self-worth, and community empowerment through workshops. The resolution has no binding effect; it simply expresses legislative support by pausing deliberations to honor the event and sending copies to organizers. It does not create new policies, allocate funds, or affect any legal rights or obligations.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 747) commending the Institute for Community Living (ICL) for hosting its Annual Gala on May 14, 2025. It recognizes ICL's work since 1986 providing housing, health, and behavioral support services to over 13,000 individuals annually across New York. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, expressing legislative support through formal recognition and sending a copy to ICL's CEO. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group through policy changes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (J 738) requesting Governor Hochul to proclaim May 6, 2025, as "Queens Day" in New York State. It honors Queens' cultural diversity, history, and economic contributions as a symbolic gesture, not a policy change. The resolution was adopted by the Senate and will be sent to the Governor, Queens Borough President, and Queens Chamber of Commerce for consideration. It directly affects no individuals or entities through legal requirements, as it seeks only a ceremonial recognition of Queens' significance.
