Sen. Kevin Parker

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1428 is a ceremonial tribute honoring Maurice L. Baker, a New York community member who died in 2025 at age 96. It expresses the legislature's condolences to his family and commemorates his life's contributions, including his civic work and family legacy. This resolution has no policy impact or binding effect - it serves only as a symbolic gesture of respect. It was adopted by the legislature on January 21, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (J 1464) passed by the Senate to honor Dr. Mark Matunga for receiving the Strategic Innovation Award in Business Development & Technology from Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards, Inc. It formally recognizes his work as a technology executive, AI innovator, and leader of SIMBA AI, alongside his contributions to education and digital development across Africa and globally. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative commendation through a formal resolution sent to Dr. Matunga. It was adopted by the Senate on January 21, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 1470), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally honors Dr. Bill Tinglin for receiving the "Global Impact Icon Award in Education & Humanitarianism" from the Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards. The resolution recognizes his work founding educational initiatives like School News Nationwide, creating the Tour for Tolerance program, bridging communities through Words of Bonds, and serving as a UN advocate for humanitarian causes. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals beyond this symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate Resolution (J 1300) that formally congratulates the York Middle/High School Girls Varsity Volleyball Team for winning the NYSPHSAA Class D State Championship in November 2025. The resolution recognizes their 19-1 season record, championship victory over Candor Senior High School, and the team's coaches and school officials. It does not create any new laws or policies - it simply serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of their athletic achievement. The resolution will be delivered to the team members, coaches, and school leadership as a formal commendation.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1427) symbolically recognizes June 2026 as Scleroderma Awareness Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but formally acknowledges scleroderma - a rare autoimmune disease affecting skin, blood vessels, and organs - as a public health concern. The resolution highlights health disparities where Black individuals face more severe outcomes and emphasizes support for affected communities, particularly through organizations like the National Scleroderma Foundation and Scleroderma Research Foundation. It directs the legislature to send copies of the resolution to these foundations in recognition of their work.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1460) honors Lorna E. McDonald, a registered nurse and founder of Cambridge Home Care, for receiving the Strategic Vision Award in Patient Care & Healthcare Leadership from Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards, Inc. It recognizes her decades-long career in critical care nursing, hospital leadership roles at New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, and her work establishing personalized home care services prioritizing patient dignity and quality. The resolution formally expresses the Legislative Body's appreciation for her contributions to healthcare excellence and community impact. As a non-binding honor, it does not create policy changes or affect any laws.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 1462), not a policy bill. It formally honors Autumn Jones, a jazz/R&B/soul artist, for receiving the Nina Simone Artistic Excellence Award from Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards, Inc. The resolution expresses legislative recognition of her musical contributions, career milestones (including international touring and a debut EP), and cultural impact, but does not create any legal obligations or policy changes. It serves solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the legislative body.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring historian Arturo Alfonso Schomburg. It formally recognizes his lifelong work preserving Black history and his founding of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the New York Public Library. The resolution acknowledges his role in challenging racist narratives and advancing cultural scholarship in New York. It directs the legislature to send a copy of the resolution to the Schomburg Center as a tribute to his legacy.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1453 honors Marsha Massiah, founder and executive director of the Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival (BCLF), for receiving the Educational & Community Empowerment Award from Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards, Inc. The resolution formally recognizes her work promoting Caribbean literature, cultural preservation, and community empowerment through the BCLF and related initiatives like the Caribbean Fiction Collection and Cocoa Pod podcast. It expresses the Senate's commendation of her leadership in advancing Caribbean storytelling, mentorship for emerging writers, and bridging cultural heritage with contemporary community engagement. This ceremonial resolution has no binding effect but serves as a public acknowledgment of her contributions.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring Berthe Erisnor, CEO of the Aligned Clinician Enterprise (ACE), for receiving the "Businesswoman of the Year Award in Health Care Management & Administration" from Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards, Inc. The resolution formally recognizes her leadership in healthcare management, operational excellence, and commitment to equity, citing her work at ACE (which includes Yale Medicine), Mount Sinai, and Northwell Health. It expresses the legislative body's appreciation through a symbolic gesture - transmitting a copy of the resolution to her - and does not create new laws, impose costs, or affect any policies or individuals.