Sen. Michelle Hinchey

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 827 is a procedural bill that congratulates Yvonne Reddick on her retirement as District Manager of Community Board 12. The resolution recognizes her more than 40 years of distinguished service to the community.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize April 20, 2025. This recognition would honor the 248th Anniversary of the adoption of the first New York State Constitution.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 807 commends Timothy Jaccard for his designation as a recipient of the New York State Senate Liberty Medal. This resolution recognizes Jaccard for his humanitarian efforts, including founding the AMT Children of Hope Foundation and spearheading the national movement for "Safe Haven" laws.

Maddy summaryThis resolution posthumously commends Orien J. Race, a World War II veteran, upon his designation as a recipient of the New York State Senate Liberty Medal. This medal is the highest honor bestowed by the Senate for exceptional, heroic, or humanitarian acts.

Maddy summaryBill J 812 is a Senate Resolution that asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim March 26, 2025, as Bangladesh Independence Day in the State of New York. This resolution aims to recognize the cultural heritage and contributions of Bangladeshi Americans in the state.

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 28, 2025, as Workers' Memorial Day in the State of New York. The aim is to honor workers who have been killed, injured, or made ill on the job and to renew advocacy for safety and health protections.

Prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and dependents by the public employer as of December 31, 2021.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 680 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the New York State Senate to honor Ann Peters of Valatie, New York, on her 100th birthday. The resolution, adopted on April 8, 2025, formally recognizes her life milestones and contributions through the legislature's expression of goodwill. It includes a plan to send a copy of the resolution to Ms. Peters as a personal gesture of celebration. This resolution has no legal effect or policy implications - it serves solely as a symbolic tribute.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 741 formally congratulates Shayla Byrne, a student-athlete at South Glens Falls High School, for winning the 2025 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Girls Giant Slalom Championship. The resolution, adopted by the Senate, recognizes Byrne's achievement of breaking the one-minute barrier in both runs of the championship with a combined time of 1:57.06. It is transmitted to Byrne, her coach Erin Welch, and school administrators (including the principal and superintendent) as a formal tribute to her athletic accomplishment. This resolution has no policy impact and serves solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her sports achievement.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 728) introduced by Senator Hinchey to honor Alberta G. Shelby of New Paltz, New York, on her 100th birthday (March 7, 2025). The resolution formally congratulates her for her life experiences and contributions, recognizing her as a centenarian who has witnessed significant historical developments. It does not create new laws or policies; it is a symbolic gesture to publicly acknowledge her milestone. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 8, 2025.