Sen. Dean Murray

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 234) requests Governor Hochul to officially designate April 14, 2025, as "Bangla New Year Day" (Pohela Baisakh) in New York State. It directly affects New York's Bengali community, which has a large population in New York City (including over 10,000 annual immigrants) and significant cultural contributions. The resolution commemorates the secular holiday's origins in the Indian subcontinent and acknowledges the community's historical presence and cultural enrichment of New York through arts, education, and literature. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the holiday.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 241) that designates August 26, 2025, as "National Dog Day" for symbolic recognition. It honors dogs' roles in search/rescue, law enforcement, and companionship, while highlighting efforts to promote dog adoptions and abuse-free lives. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it simply asks the legislature to pause its work to acknowledge this annual observance. It directly affects public awareness of National Dog Day, which was founded in 2004 to celebrate dogs' contributions and encourage adoption.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (not a bill) requesting Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating January 27, 2025, as Holocaust Remembrance Day in New York State. It does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or groups; it simply asks the Governor to formally recognize the date. The resolution cites historical context about the Holocaust and the UN-designated International Holocaust Remembrance Day (observed on January 27) but contains no policy changes. It was adopted by the Senate on January 22, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially declare February 2025 as Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month in New York. It aims to raise public awareness about Marfan syndrome, a genetic condition affecting the heart, blood vessels, and connective tissues that can cause life-threatening aortic complications. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding but encourages broader recognition of the condition to support early diagnosis and care.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 235) commemorating the 181st anniversary of the Dominican Republic's independence, to be observed on February 27, 2025. It recognizes the historical significance of Dominican independence (achieved February 27, 1844) and acknowledges the cultural and economic contributions of over one million Dominican New Yorkers and Dominican Americans across the U.S. The resolution has no legal effect; it formally marks the occasion through a pause in legislative business and transmits copies to Dominican organizations in New York State. It directly honors the Dominican community and their heritage within New York.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to proclaim October 2025 as Pedestrian Safety Month in New York State, aligning with National Pedestrian Safety Month. It aims to raise public awareness about pedestrian safety by highlighting statistics on annual pedestrian injuries and fatalities (including 300 pedestrian deaths in New York State yearly) and promoting safety practices like yielding at crosswalks and wearing reflective clothing. The resolution does not create new laws but encourages the Governor to issue a proclamation to support ongoing safety awareness efforts.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 239) is a symbolic request asking Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate March 2025 as "Brain Injury Awareness Month" in New York State. It does not create new laws or programs but urges the Governor to recognize the issue through a formal proclamation. The resolution highlights the prevalence of brain injuries in New York (over 500 daily) and aims to promote public education and reduce stigma around brain injury. It directly affects the Governor's office and the public by encouraging awareness efforts during the designated month.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (S.242) requests Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating February 2025 as "Teach CTE Month" in New York. It aims to recognize Career and Technical Education (CTE) professionals, students, and industry partners, highlighting CTE's role in preparing students for high-demand jobs (noting 49% of NY jobs require skills training). The resolution emphasizes CTE's benefits, including higher graduation rates, industry credentials, and workforce readiness. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect but seeks to raise awareness for CTE programs statewide.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) introduced by Senator Murray to commemorate the 26th Annual World Falun Dafa Day on May 13, 2025. It recognizes Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong), a practice described in the resolution as involving meditation, exercises, and principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. The resolution asks the legislative body to pause its work to observe this day and directs copies to Falun Dafa practitioners in New York State. It has no policy impact or effect on any group beyond this ceremonial acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) requesting Governor Hochul to proclaim September 2025 as Dystonia Awareness Month in New York. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect any individuals or groups - it is solely a symbolic effort to raise public awareness about dystonia, a movement disorder causing involuntary muscle contractions. The resolution explains dystonia's symptoms and prevalence (affecting ~300,000 in North America) but focuses on urging the Governor to issue the proclamation. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect and serves only to promote awareness.