Sen. Steve Rhoads

Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate June 2024 as Aphasia Awareness Month in New York State. It aims to increase public understanding of aphasia, a communication disorder caused by brain injuries like strokes that affects speech, reading, and writing. The resolution highlights the condition's impact on roughly 40 percent of stroke survivors and includes a tribute to Matthew Weingartner, a Long Island resident who advocates for those living with aphasia. Once adopted, the bill directs the governor to issue a proclamation and sends copies of the resolution to her office and Mr. Weingartner.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates the Plainedge Boys Wrestling Team and their coaching staff for winning the Division I state wrestling championship on January 27, 2024. The measure acknowledges the team's historic first state title and highlights the contributions of the coaches and athletic director in achieving this victory. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves to publicly recognize the athletes and staff for their athletic accomplishment. Copies of the resolution are to be sent to the team, coaches, and the athletic director as a gesture of official appreciation.

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 Senate resolution congratulates Joseph Anthony Lettieri on his ordination as a Catholic priest on June 8, 2024. The bill formally recognizes his long-standing involvement with Saint William the Abbot Roman Catholic Church, where he served as an altar server, sacristan, and music minister, and highlights his background as a Boy Scout Eagle Scout. It expresses the legislative body's appreciation for his community service and personal integrity while wishing him success in his new ministry. A copy of the resolution will be sent to Mr. Lettieri as a gesture of official recognition.

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.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Johnny Farina, a musician and member of the rock duo Santo & Johnny, for his designation as the 2024 Italian American of the Year. The measure recognizes his five-decade career in music, which includes the famous song "Sleep Walk" and numerous accolades such as a Grammy Award and inductions into the Italian Music Hall of Fame and Steel Guitar Hall of Fame. Upon adoption, the resolution pauses legislative proceedings to acknowledge his achievements and directs that a copy of the document be sent to him.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution congratulates Peyton Mullin, a freshman wrestler from Dundee High School, for winning the 235-pound weight class title at the NYSPHSAA Girls Invitational State Championship on January 26, 2024. The document highlights her tournament performance, including victories over top-ranked opponents, and acknowledges her extensive wrestling career achievements and the support of her coaches and community. The bill does not change any laws or policies; instead, it formally recognizes Mullin's accomplishment and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to her and her head coach.