Sen. Mark Walczyk

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 753) symbolically recognizes a planned event celebrating the Dominican community's cultural contributions in Albany on April 9, 2025. It acknowledges the event hosted by the state legislature's Dominican Delegation, which aims to empower the community, strengthen civic engagement, and honor the Dominican diaspora's role in New York. The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funds, or directly affect any individuals or policies - it simply directs the legislature to pause its work to honor this cultural celebration.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (J 738) requesting Governor Hochul to proclaim May 6, 2025, as "Queens Day" in New York State. It honors Queens' cultural diversity, history, and economic contributions as a symbolic gesture, not a policy change. The resolution was adopted by the Senate and will be sent to the Governor, Queens Borough President, and Queens Chamber of Commerce for consideration. It directly affects no individuals or entities through legal requirements, as it seeks only a ceremonial recognition of Queens' significance.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 599) formally recognizing the Shaker High School Boys Basketball Team for winning the NYSPHSAA Class AAA Championship on March 21, 2025. It specifically congratulates the team members, head coach Aric Kucel, assistant coaches, and manager for their championship victory and 23-3 season record. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves only as symbolic recognition, with copies to be sent to the named individuals and school staff. It does not affect any laws, regulations, or funding.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 573 honors the first responders who battled the March 8, 2025, brush fires in Suffolk County, Long Island, which burned 400-600 acres. It specifically recognizes over 80 fire departments, 10 ambulance crews, and multiple state agencies - including the New York Air National Guard and Suffolk County Police - for their coordinated efforts in containing the fires and creating fire breaks. The resolution serves as a formal legislative expression of gratitude without creating new laws or policy changes. It was adopted on April 2, 2025, and directs a copy to the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 588 is a commemorative resolution mourning the death of John "JR" Gaudet, a Binghamton firefighter who died in the line of duty on February 12, 2025. The resolution expresses the New York State Senate's tribute to Gaudet's life, career, and community service, including his work coaching youth sports and his dedication to family. It directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to his surviving family members. As a non-binding tribute, this resolution has no policy impact or legislative effect.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (not a bill with policy changes) congratulating student-athlete Ava Bachta for winning the 2025 NYSPHSAA State Championship in Slalom and Alpine Combined. It formally recognizes her athletic achievement, 4.0 GPA in honors courses, and community support, without creating any new laws or funding. The resolution directly affects Ava Bachta and her school staff (Coach Rich Burnley and Athletic Director Sean Colfer), who will receive copies of the resolution. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding effect or broader impact on legislation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 586) congratulating the Glens Falls High School Boys Basketball Team for winning the 2025 NYSPHSAA Class A Boys Basketball Championship. It recognizes their undefeated 27-0 season, 54-game winning streak, and championship victory over Mount Sinai (77-57) on March 23, 2025. The resolution formally praises the team, coaches, and staff, and directs copies to be sent to the players and support staff. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or laws.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (J 597) that formally congratulates Patrick Grimsey, a senior at Lowville Academy, for winning the NYSPHSAA Division II Boys Wrestling Championship in the 145lbs weight class on March 1, 2025. The resolution recognizes his achievement as the first state wrestling champion for his school in 20 years and acknowledges his 42-2 season record. It directs the legislature to send copies of the resolution to Grimsey and his coach, Joe Widrick, as a formal gesture of recognition. The bill has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely a symbolic honor.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate resolution (not a bill with policy changes) congratulating the Gananda High School Varsity Cheerleading Team for winning the NYSPHSAA Class D State Championship on March 8, 2025. It recognizes their achievement, teamwork, and the support from their coach (Jenn Pero), assistant coaches, and community. The resolution has no legislative effect - it solely offers ceremonial recognition and will be delivered to the team, coaches, and school officials. It directly affects the Gananda High School cheerleading team and their school community through public acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 589) formally congratulates the LaFargeville High School Girls Basketball Team and Coach Zach Steiner for winning the NYSPHSAA Class D State Championship in March 2025. It recognizes their 20-2 season record, teamwork, and contributions to school spirit, listing all 12 team members and the coach. The resolution, adopted by the Senate on April 2, 2025, directs that engrossed copies be sent to the team and coach as a symbolic gesture of recognition. It has no policy impact or binding requirements, serving solely as a ceremonial tribute.