Sen. Steve Rhoads

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution congratulates Emma Koelling of North Bellmore, New York, on receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award on June 17, 2026. The bill formally recognizes her achievement of Scouting's highest honor, which requires completing a significant community service project titled 'School Zone Safety.' The resolution directs that a copy of the document be sent to Koelling as an official acknowledgment of her accomplishment.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 2200 formally honors Abdelrahman Arafa, a student at MacArthur High School in Levittown, for receiving the New York State Citizenship Award. The resolution expresses the legislative body's pride in his character and achievements, which exemplify civic responsibility and community service. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Arafa to recognize his contributions as a student leader.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution congratulates Victoria Stebner, a resident of Seaford, New York, for earning the Girl Scouts' Gold Award, the organization's highest honor. The bill recognizes her specific project focused on food allergy awareness and acknowledges her years of dedication to character development and leadership within the Girl Scouts of the United States of America. By adopting this resolution, the legislative body formally pauses its proceedings to honor Stebner's achievement and directs that a copy of the document be sent to her.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally congratulates Leah Moore of Seaford, New York, on receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award on June 17, 2026. The measure recognizes her completion of a community service project titled "Fun in the Kitchen: Ding! It's Done" and honors her years of dedication to Girl Scouts of the United States of America. Once adopted, the resolution will be transmitted to Moore as an official acknowledgment of her achievement.

Allows an authority having jurisdiction over a volunteer fire department or fire company in a county, city, town, village, fire district, or fire protection district to provide volunteer firefighters with a stipend for responses to calls and for certain standby services.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally congratulates Reese McCarthy of Wantagh, New York, on receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award on June 17, 2026. The document recognizes her achievement of Scouting's highest honor, which requires completing a significant community service project like her 'Unleashing Love' initiative. The resolution pauses legislative proceedings to acknowledge her accomplishment and directs that a copy of the document be sent to her. This measure is a ceremonial tribute rather than a law that changes policy or affects public programs.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Michael Verbanac, a senior at Bethpage High School, for receiving the New York State Citizenship Award. The bill recognizes his achievements in academics, community service, and extracurricular activities, including his work as an outreach ambassador for a diabetes organization and his participation in local conservation efforts. It directs the legislature to pause briefly to acknowledge his accomplishments and authorizes the transmission of a copy of the resolution to him. The measure does not alter any laws or policies but serves as a formal commendation of his contributions.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Maidi Ghali, a student at MacArthur High School in Levittown, New York, for receiving the New York State Citizenship Award. The resolution expresses the state's appreciation for her character and achievements, which exemplify civic responsibility and community service. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the recipient as part of the recognition process. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of an individual's accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Resolution that formally honors Sophie Shiner as the recipient of the New York State Citizenship Award on May 28, 2026. The resolution recognizes her achievements as a high school student, highlighting her leadership in track and field, her service through the Key Club and Psychology Club, and her community work supporting children with special needs. The bill directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to acknowledge her contributions and instructs that a copy of the resolution be sent to her.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Sahana Kristen Passaro, a high school senior from Bethpage, New York, who has been selected to receive the New York State Citizenship Award. The measure formally recognizes her outstanding achievements in academics, community service, and leadership, noting her extensive involvement in organizations such as the Girl Scouts and Students Against Destructive Decisions. It directs the legislature to pause proceedings to acknowledge her accomplishments and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to her. This action serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than establishing new laws or policies.