Sen. Kevin Parker

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 568) honors the Eureka Grand Chapter for hosting its Esther Day Women's History Month Celebration on March 26, 2025, in New York City. It recognizes the event's focus on celebrating Black women's leadership and contributions to society, inspired by Queen Esther's legacy. The resolution formally acknowledges the organization's work and will be presented to the Eureka Grand Chapter. (Note: This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or affected constituents beyond the honored group.)

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 548), not a law with policy changes. It formally recognizes New York State's Korean War Veterans by scheduling a celebration event in the Senate Chamber on April 30, 2025. The resolution honors veterans who served during the 1950-1953 Korean War and acknowledges their sacrifice, but it does not create new benefits, funding, or legal obligations. It directly affects Korean War Veterans invited to attend the designated Senate event.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Ludwick S. Hall, a retired New York City Police Officer who served 37 years with the NYPD. The resolution formally mourns his death, recognizes his community service and life achievements, and directs the legislature to pause its work in tribute. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely serves as a symbolic gesture to his family and community. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 25, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 558) formally commemorates the 100th anniversary of "The Buffalo Criterion," a Black-owned newspaper founded in Buffalo, New York, in 1925 by Frank E. Merriweather Sr. and his wife. It recognizes the newspaper's century-long role in serving Buffalo's Black community through journalism, documenting history, and advocating on issues like civil rights, education, and economic development. The resolution directs the New York State Legislature to pause its proceedings to honor the newspaper's legacy and sends a copy of the resolution to "The Buffalo Criterion" for its archives. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding legal effect or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring two leaders of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine (A.E.A.O.N.M.S.): Illustrious Potentate Noble Calvin Robinson and Illustrious Commandress Daughter Deborah Crouch. It recognizes their leadership and service in connection with the Aleppo Temple No. 88 and Aleppo Court No. 140 Joint Ball Weekend event scheduled for April 11-13, 2025. The resolution formally commends them and their organization for their community service and dedication, with a copy to be presented to the honorees and their group. It has no policy impact or legal effect.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) requesting Governor Hochul to officially designate April 9, 2025, as "Yellow Ribbon Day" in New York. It honors military service members, particularly prisoners of war and those missing in action, referencing the tradition started in 2006 by "The Yellow Ribbon Lady" Carol Pingelski Hotaling. The resolution specifically commemorates the date when US Army Staff Sergeant Maupin was captured as the first POW of the Iraq War (April 9, 2004). It has no policy impact but asks the Governor to recognize this day for public awareness and gratitude toward military personnel.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 561), not a legislative bill. It formally commends Schneps Media for hosting the 2025 Caribbean Impact Awards on March 20, 2025, which honored 30 Caribbean-descendant individuals for their professional achievements and community service in fields like healthcare, arts, and entrepreneurship. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition. It was adopted by the Senate on March 25, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (J 564) honoring Norma May Hawthorne, a Brooklyn community member and healthcare worker who passed away on January 26, 2025. The resolution formally expresses the legislature's condolences to her family and commemorates her life, highlighting her Jamaican roots, career in healthcare, and role as a devoted mother and grandmother. It has no policy impact - it is a symbolic tribute with no legislative action or funding changes. The resolution was adopted by the legislature on March 25, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a Senate Resolution (J 562), not a bill with policy changes. It formally honors Mr. Adika Roberts, a Career and Technical Education educator at Eagle Academy for Young Men in Brooklyn, for his work mentoring students and organizing the annual Barbershop Competition. The resolution recognizes his contributions to student career development and community service. It has no legal effect or policy impact - it is solely a symbolic gesture of commendation to be presented to Mr. Roberts.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a legislative bill with policy impact). It formally congratulates Christian Jerome, a high school swimmer from Hoosic Valley, for winning the NYSPHSAA Boys Swimming and Diving Championship in the 100-yard butterfly on March 8, 2025. The resolution acknowledges his athletic achievement, his coach (Rob MacLeod), and the values of sportsmanship. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it simply directs that copies be sent to Jerome and his coach. (Adopted March 25, 2025.)