Sen. Pete Harckham

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the life and achievements of Dr. Robert B. Laibowitz, a distinguished scientist and community member who passed away on May 14, 2026. The measure formally acknowledges his 46-year career at IBM Research, his contributions to education through service on the Hendrick Hudson School District Board, and his legacy as a devoted citizen. By adopting this resolution, the legislative body pauses its proceedings to express mourning and directs a copy of the document to Dr. Laibowitz's family.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Richard Lynn, a New York resident, Navy veteran, and educator who passed away in 2026. The bill directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to express condolences to his family and acknowledges his contributions to finance, academia, and civic activism. It also mandates that a formal copy of the resolution be sent to the Lynn family as a tribute to his life and legacy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the memory of Richard Coyne, a resident of Croton-on-Hudson who passed away in January 2026. The bill formally acknowledges his contributions to his community, including his work as an automotive instructor and his service in the U.S. Army. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to express mourning for Coyne and authorizes the transmission of a copy of the resolution to his family.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Maryann Riordan for her 40 years of dedicated service to Westchester and New York State communities. The bill recognizes her work in caring for children, managing group homes, and developing housing programs that helped over 180 individuals secure independent living units. It formally acknowledges her contributions through a ceremonial pause in legislative proceedings and plans to send a copy of the resolution to her.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Resolution that formally honors Edwin J. Moles, a Brewster, New York resident who passed away in March 2026. The resolution recognizes his service as a Vietnam War veteran, his long career in skilled trades including running Katonah Electric, and his active involvement in local community organizations. It directs the legislative body to pause proceedings to mourn his death and instructs that a copy of the resolution be sent to his family.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring Gerald "Jerry" Vautrin, a healthcare worker, veteran, and volunteer who passed away in March 2026. It formally acknowledges his service as a nurse, Army National Guard member, and ambulance corps volunteer while expressing condolences to his family and community. The resolution pauses legislative proceedings to mourn his death and directs that a copy of the document be sent to his family.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Joseph Burton Jr., a former Ossining police chief and Army veteran who passed away in April 2026. The bill formally acknowledges his 48-year career in law enforcement, his military service, and his extensive community involvement in youth mentorship and local organizations. It requests that the legislative body pause its work to mourn his death and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to his family. This measure is a commemorative tribute rather than a law that changes policy or affects public programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally acknowledges the death of Susan Wright, a respected community member from Harlem. The measure directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor her life and requests that a copy of the resolution be sent to her family. It does not create new laws or alter government operations, but rather serves as a ceremonial tribute to her contributions to the Harlem community and her role as a public servant.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally acknowledges the death of Thomas Joseph Belcastro, a veteran and public servant from New York. It honors his contributions to the military, his career at IBM, and his long-term civic leadership in Westchester County. The resolution directs the legislative body to pause briefly in mourning and authorizes sending a copy of the document to his family.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 2242 honors the life of Philip E. Zachman, a Carmel resident and former U.S. Army veteran who passed away in March 2026. The resolution formally recognizes his service in the military, his career as an ASPCA foreman, and his contributions to his family and community. It directs the legislative body to pause briefly to express mourning and authorizes sending a copy of the resolution to his family.