Sen. Rachel May

Maddy summaryThis bill congratulates the 2024 New York State Senate Women of Distinction, a group that honors women who have made significant contributions to the state. The legislation does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal recognition of these individuals' achievements. It is a ceremonial measure intended to acknowledge their service and impact within the legislative body.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate September 23-29, 2024, as Diaper Need Awareness Week in New York. The resolution highlights the financial and health challenges low-income families face when they cannot afford enough clean diapers for their infants and toddlers. It notes that diapers are not covered by government assistance programs like food stamps and can represent a significant portion of a minimum wage worker's income. The text also lists various local organizations in New York that currently distribute diapers to help these families. This measure is purely symbolic and does not create new laws or allocate funding.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the two-year anniversary of the 2022 mass shooting at Tops Friendly Markets in Buffalo, New York. It formally honors the victims, survivors, and their families while acknowledging community events like the 5/14 Blue Flag Initiative and a remembrance ceremony. The measure expresses the state's solidarity with Buffalo and condemns racism and domestic terrorism, with a copy sent to the survivors and families of the victims.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates the Moravia High School Girls Basketball Team and their head coach, John Crossgrove, for winning the NYSPHSAA Basketball Class C Championship on March 15, 2024. The resolution recognizes the team's historic achievement as the first from Section IV to win both boys' and girls' state titles in the same year and lists the eleven players who earned the title. It serves as an official commendation from the legislative body to honor the athletes' dedication and success rather than implementing new laws or policies. Copies of the resolution are to be sent to the team and coach to acknowledge their accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the Finger Lakes community's celebration of Lake Friendly Living held in May 2024. The bill acknowledges the efforts of local organizations like the Lake Friendly Living Coalition in promoting water conservation and reducing pollutants that cause harmful algae blooms. It recognizes the importance of clean drinking water in the region and applauds groups working to protect the environment for future generations. Finally, the resolution directs that a copy of the document be sent to the Lake Friendly Living Coalition of the Finger Lakes.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Governor of New York to officially recognize April 28, 2024, as Workers' Memorial Day. The resolution commemorates the date the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act took effect and honors workers who have been injured or killed on the job. It does not create new laws or change workplace regulations but serves as a symbolic gesture to acknowledge the importance of worker safety. The measure is a formal proclamation that will be sent to the Governor for her signature.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates Braidon Woodward for winning the 170-pound Division Wrestling Title at the NYSPHSAA Boys Wrestling Championships on February 24, 2024. The measure recognizes his athletic achievement and honors the support he received from his coach, parents, and school district. It directs that copies of the resolution be sent to Woodward, his head coach, the athletic director, and the school superintendent. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or alter existing policies but serves to acknowledge the student-athlete's success.

Protects renters using a housing subsidy or voucher, or receiving public assistance from discrimination by the housing provider based on such renters' income or use of such housing subsidy, voucher or public assistance.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Gregg "Gio" Giannotti, a sports radio personality and co-host of the New York morning show Boomer & Gio, for being named the 2024 Italian American of the Year. The measure formally recognizes his career achievements, including his rise from an intern to a prominent broadcaster, as well as his charitable work supporting cystic fibrosis research and the LT Michael P. Murphy Navy Seal Museum. By adopting this resolution, the legislative body pauses its proceedings to acknowledge Giannotti's contributions and directs a copy of the document to be sent to him.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Bobby Previte, a composer and performer, for being named the 2024 Italian American of the Year. The measure recognizes his significant contributions to the music industry, including his work with diverse ensembles, receipt of prestigious awards like the Guggenheim Fellowship, and his role as an artist-in-residence at various cultural centers. The resolution directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to acknowledge Previte's achievements and mandates that a copy of the document be sent to him.