Sen. Rob Rolison

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 33 formally congratulates the Schuylerville High School Varsity Football Team and Head Coach John Bowen for winning the 2024 NYSPHSAA Class C Football Championship - their first state title in school history. The resolution specifically recognizes their 26-20 victory over Salamanca High School on December 7, 2024, and highlights the team's 13-1 season record and overcoming a 20-7 deficit in the championship game. It directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the team members, coaches, and school administrators, including Superintendent Dr. Ryan Sherman and Principal James Ducharme. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves to honor the athletic achievement.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution (S.28) urging Governor Hochul to officially designate April 2025 as "Workplace Violence Prevention Month" in New York. It does not create new laws but seeks to raise public awareness about workplace safety, particularly highlighting that healthcare workers face five times higher violence risk than other industries. The resolution formally memorializes the Governor to issue the proclamation, with copies sent to state officials and healthcare advocacy groups like the American Nurses Association. It aligns with national recognition of April as Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month.

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 is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) urging Governor Hochul to designate May 4-10, 2025, as "Correctional Officers and Employees Week" in New York. It recognizes the work of approximately 16,178 state corrections officers and employees who oversee over 31,000 inmates. The resolution has no legal effect; it simply requests the Governor issue a proclamation to honor these personnel for their service. The bill was adopted by the Senate on January 14, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 151) requests Governor Hochul to issue a formal proclamation designating February 15, 2025, as "National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day" in New York State. It honors school resource officers (SROs), who serve as law enforcement officers, mentors, and educators in schools, by recognizing their role in promoting student safety. The resolution is ceremonial and non-binding - it does not create new laws or policies, but asks the Governor to publicly acknowledge SROs' contributions to school communities. It directly affects SROs and the public through symbolic recognition, not through any concrete policy change.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) requesting Governor Hochul to officially proclaim September 14-20, 2025, as "Sheriff's Week" in New York State. It honors county sheriffs for their historical role in law enforcement, including duties like maintaining jails, securing courts, and serving civil process. The resolution has no policy changes or legal effect - it is purely symbolic recognition. The bill was adopted by the Senate as a formal request to the Governor.

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.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution No. 139 requests Governor Hochul to proclaim May 6-12, 2025, as Nurses Week in New York State. This symbolic resolution honors registered nurses, acknowledging their role in healthcare and aligning with National Nurses Week (which includes May 6 as National Nurses Day and May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday). It does not create new laws or change policies but formally recognizes nurses’ contributions to the state’s healthcare system. The resolution directly affects New York’s approximately 256,000 registered nurses by urging the Governor to publicly celebrate their work.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a bill with new laws), asking Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating September 2025 as "Preparedness Month" in New York. It does not create new requirements or directly affect any individuals or entities; it is a symbolic gesture to encourage public awareness. The resolution cites National Preparedness Month and emphasizes actions like disaster planning and blood donation, referencing the American Red Cross and Hurricane Ida as context. The Legislature has already adopted this resolution.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 28, 2025, as Rare Disease Day in New York State. It aims to raise public awareness of rare diseases, which affect approximately 1 in 10 New Yorkers, and aligns with the national observance of Rare Disease Day to highlight ongoing efforts in diagnosis, research, and treatment support. The resolution does not create new laws but serves as a symbolic gesture to encourage broader recognition of these conditions.