Sen. Pete Harckham

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (not a law-making bill) honoring Lauren C. Enea for her community and professional service. It recognizes her work as a legal professional specializing in estates and special needs planning, her leadership in bar associations, and her role with the nonprofit CAREERS Support Solutions. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's pride in her contributions and directs that a copy be sent to her. As a purely commemorative measure, it has no policy impact or financial obligations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 586) congratulating the Glens Falls High School Boys Basketball Team for winning the 2025 NYSPHSAA Class A Boys Basketball Championship. It recognizes their undefeated 27-0 season, 54-game winning streak, and championship victory over Mount Sinai (77-57) on March 23, 2025. The resolution formally praises the team, coaches, and staff, and directs copies to be sent to the players and support staff. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or laws.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Monica Lindsay, an associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP specializing in mergers and acquisitions, for her community service, pro bono legal work, and professional achievements. It formally recognizes her contributions to New York through a resolution adopted on April 2, 2025, and will be transmitted to her as a copy of the resolution. The resolution does not create new laws or obligations but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her impact.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate resolution (not a bill with policy changes) congratulating the Gananda High School Varsity Cheerleading Team for winning the NYSPHSAA Class D State Championship on March 8, 2025. It recognizes their achievement, teamwork, and the support from their coach (Jenn Pero), assistant coaches, and community. The resolution has no legislative effect - it solely offers ceremonial recognition and will be delivered to the team, coaches, and school officials. It directly affects the Gananda High School cheerleading team and their school community through public acknowledgment.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 595 requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 6-12, 2025, as Crime Victims' Rights Week in New York State, aligning with National Crime Victims' Rights Week. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or alter existing policies but aims to raise public awareness about crime victims' rights and the support services available to them. It highlights the impact of crime on individuals and communities while acknowledging efforts to provide trauma-informed, culturally relevant assistance. The resolution is addressed to the Governor as a formal request for a ceremonial proclamation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal Senate resolution (J 149) commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 2025. It recognizes these pivotal 1775 events as the start of the American Revolutionary War and highlights their historical significance to New York State, including local connections like the origin of "Yankee Doodle" in Rensselaer. The resolution serves only as a symbolic gesture - pausing legislative business to honor this anniversary - and does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any policies or individuals. It is purely ceremonial, acknowledging historical events without implementing concrete changes.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 575 honors Nicolette Pellegrino, an Assistant Director of Legal Recruitment at the New York City Law Department, for her professional service to the State of New York. The resolution recognizes her work defending the city in federal cases, her awards (including Municipal Affairs Award 2024), and her role as an adjunct professor at Pace University. It formally resolves to present an engrossed copy of the resolution to Pellegrino as a gesture of appreciation for her community and professional contributions. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy or legal effect.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 528 commemorates the 125th birthday of composer Aaron Copland on November 14, 2025, as a symbolic tribute to his contributions to American music and culture. It does not create any new laws or affect individuals, but formally recognizes Copland's legacy through a legislative acknowledgment. The resolution directs the Senate to observe the occasion and send a copy to Copland House in Cortlandt Manor, New York, which preserves his home and serves as a cultural center. This ceremonial measure honors Copland's iconic works like *Appalachian Spring* and *Fanfare for the Common Man* without implementing policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 554) asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare June 2025 as "Black Music Month" in New York State. It is a ceremonial request, not a law, and does not impose new requirements or affect any specific groups. The resolution recognizes the cultural significance of Black music in New York and aligns with the national observance of African American Music Appreciation Month. It serves as a symbolic gesture to honor Black musical heritage, with no concrete policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 525) congratulating Isabella Satalino, a wrestler from Columbia High School, for winning the NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Championship in the 138lbs weight class on February 27, 2025. It recognizes her undefeated 42-0 season and historic achievement as the first wrestler at her school to finish a season undefeated. The resolution has no policy impact; it serves solely as a formal expression of legislative praise for her athletic accomplishment.