Sen. Jim Tedisco

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 10-16, 2026, as Police Week in New York State, aligning with National Police Week. It honors law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, referencing historical data on officer fatalities and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. The resolution has no binding legal effect - it is a ceremonial request to the Governor, not a new law. It directly affects public recognition efforts for law enforcement families and communities.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 3-9, 2026, as Correctional Officers and Employees Week in New York, honoring the state's approximately 16,178 correctional officers and employees who oversee over 31,329 inmates in state facilities. It aligns with federal recognition of "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week" established in 1996 and emphasizes the dangerous nature of their work. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic tribute to these personnel through a gubernatorial proclamation.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1299 commends Thomas J. Messore Sr. posthumously for receiving the New York State Senate's Liberty Medal - the highest honor awarded to an individual. The resolution recognizes his WWII Navy service (including arctic supply convoys to the USSR), community leadership as a fire chief and veteran advocate, and dedication to his family and hometown of Stillwater, New York. Adopted by the Senate, it directs that a copy be transmitted to his family.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Michael J. Booth Sr. posthumously for receiving New York State's Liberty Medal - the Senate's highest individual honor. It recognizes his service as a U.S. Air Force Law Enforcement Specialist (1981-1985), military awards, and community involvement as a school board member and volunteer. The resolution directs that a copy be sent to his family, with no policy changes or financial impact. As a commemorative resolution, it serves solely to honor his legacy.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1253 posthumously honors John T. Golden, Sr., a World War II Navy veteran and Nassau County Police Detective, by recognizing his receipt of the New York State Senate's Liberty Medal - the highest honor for an individual. The resolution commemorates his military service (including D-Day participation), post-war community contributions, and legacy of patriotism. It directs the Senate to present the resolution at a July 15, 2025, ceremony honoring deceased veterans and send a copy to his family. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or financial impact.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1293 commends Armando and Shayla Gramajo for receiving New York State's Liberty Medal, the Senate's highest honor for individuals. The resolution recognizes their 2024 actions when they intervened to save a woman attacked with a knife in White Plains - Armando (a bus driver and former Guatemalan Army veteran) stopped the attacker, and Shayla (a physician's assistant) provided medical aid using household items until emergency services arrived. This symbolic resolution, passed by the New York State Senate, formally honors their humanitarian act and does not create new laws or affect any policies. It serves as a ceremonial tribute to their spontaneous, life-saving response.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1265 commends Andrew G. Stine posthumously for receiving the Liberty Medal, the New York State Senate's highest honor for an individual. The resolution recognizes his World War II service (including the Battle of Okinawa) and his 50-year career as a land surveyor, and will be presented to his family. It serves as a symbolic tribute to his military and civilian contributions without creating new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 1260), not a legislative bill. It formally commends John J. O'Brien posthumously for receiving the New York State Senate Liberty Medal - the Senate’s highest honor for individuals demonstrating exceptional service. The resolution recognizes O'Brien’s Korean War military service (1950-1952), his 28-year career with Verizon, and his decades of community involvement with veterans’ groups. It directs the Senate to pause its proceedings to honor him and sends a copy of the resolution to his family. No policy changes or financial impacts are involved.

Repeals the New York state climate leadership and community protection act and establishes the nineteen member common sense energy council which will prepare and approve recommendations for achieving affordable and attainable statewide greenhouse gas reductions; requires a statewide greenhouse gas emissions report by the department of environmental conservation; makes technical corrections thereto.

Relates to vulnerable elderly or disabled persons; deletes references to caregiver to make any person who endangers the welfare of an elderly or disabled person guilty of provisions of the penal law.