Sen. Jim Tedisco

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally recognizes Tony Cristello, a local artist and former resident of Schenectady, for his contributions to the community. The bill directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor Cristello during the 28th Annual Schenectady City School District Athletic Hall of Fame and Reunion Dinner on September 14, 2026. It acknowledges his artistic work, including paintings of horses and collages created for school athletic inductees, which are displayed throughout the district. Copies of the resolution will be sent to Cristello's family following the event.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Nelson Griffin, a former athlete and coach, for his induction into the Schenectady City School District Athletic Hall of Fame on September 14, 2026. The bill recognizes Griffin's achievements as a track and field competitor and his 31 seasons coaching at Mont Pleasant High School and Schenectady High School, where he led teams to multiple state championships. The resolution directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to acknowledge Griffin's contributions and authorizes sending a copy of the document to him as a formal tribute.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution officially recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, New York. The measure directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor the venue and authorizes sending a formal copy of the resolution to the organization. It highlights the center's history, its role in the community, and specific upcoming events planned for the anniversary season.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Ernest Houghton posthumously for his induction into the Schenectady City School District Athletic Hall of Fame. It recognizes his athletic achievements in basketball, baseball, and football at Union College, where he led the team to championships and was named an All-American. The bill directs the legislative body to pause during its proceedings on September 14, 2026, to pay tribute to Houghton and sends a copy of the resolution to his family.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate November 2026 as Alpha-1 Awareness Month in New York State. The bill aims to raise public awareness about Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a genetic condition that can cause serious lung and liver disease. By proclaiming this month, the legislature hopes to increase understanding of the disease's symptoms and available treatments among New Yorkers.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Schenectady for hosting its 50th Annual Greek Festival. The resolution recognizes the church's efforts in fostering ethnic pride and cultural diversity within the community by celebrating Greek traditions, food, and music. It acknowledges the festival's long-standing role since 1976 in bringing people together and highlights the significant contributions of Greek Americans to New York State. The bill concludes by directing that copies of the resolution be sent to the church members.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally congratulates Daniel Casper of Briarcliff, New York, for representing the United States as the skip of the Men's Curling Team at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. The measure highlights Casper's athletic achievements, including his recent victory at the U.S. Olympic Trials and his history of competing in national and international championships. It also acknowledges his perseverance in the sport despite being diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The bill is a ceremonial gesture that does not alter any laws or policies but serves to publicly honor Casper's accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors Sheila Dixon by formally recognizing her induction into the Schenectady City School District Athletic Hall of Fame on September 14, 2026. The resolution acknowledges her achievements as a former basketball player who led her high school team to a state title and played college basketball at Brown University. The measure directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to pay tribute to Dixon and authorizes the transmission of a copy of the resolution to her.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally recognizes the New York Chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance for its advocacy work and historical contributions to improving conditions for domestic workers. The bill highlights the organization's efforts in securing legal protections, such as paid sick leave and family leave, and recovering stolen wages for employees in the field. By adopting this resolution, the legislative body intends to publicly honor the group's achievements and the legacy of its founder, Dorothy Bolden, without enacting any new laws or funding.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 2298 is a commemorative bill honoring Minerva Solla, a labor activist and social justice advocate who passed away in April 2026. The resolution formally recognizes her lifelong contributions to workers' rights, including her role in organizing strikes, founding Latino labor committees, and helping pass legislation like Paid Family Leave. It directs the legislature to pause proceedings to mourn her death and sends a copy of the resolution to her family. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of her legacy.