Sen. Joe Griffo

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commemorates the 85th anniversary of the Civil Air Patrol New York Wing, a volunteer organization that serves as the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force. The bill formally recognizes the wing's contributions to emergency services, disaster relief, cadet programs, and aerospace education across New York State. It directs the Legislature to pause briefly for commemorative acknowledgment and authorizes the transmission of a copy of the resolution to the Civil Air Patrol leadership and membership.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and celebrates the 138th anniversary of F. X. Matt Brewing Company, a family-owned brewery in Utica, New York. The resolution acknowledges the company's long history, multi-generational leadership, and contributions to the local community and economy, including its sustainability efforts and innovative marketing. It directs the Senate to pause its proceedings to honor the brewery and authorizes sending a copy of the resolution to the company as a formal commendation.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution congratulates Louise Marraffa on her 100th birthday and formally recognizes her as a centenarian. The bill acknowledges her lifelong contributions to her community in Utica, New York, including her career at Tehan's Wholesale and her family life. It directs the Legislative Body to pause its proceedings to offer congratulations and authorizes the transmission of a copy of the resolution to Marraffa. This is a ceremonial measure that honors an individual milestone without creating new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate March 2026 as Greek History Month in New York State. The resolution commemorates the 205th anniversary of Greek Independence and highlights the historical and cultural contributions of Greek Americans to the state. It calls on citizens to reflect on the achievements of the Greek community while noting the significance of March 25th as Independence Day in Greece. The measure is ceremonial and does not create new laws or funding requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Governor of New York to officially recognize April 2026 as the Month of the Military Child in the state. It aims to honor the approximately 44,000 military children living in New York, including those on active duty installations and those in the National Guard and Reserve communities. The resolution aligns with the federal observance of the Month of the Military Child and Purple Up Day, which encourages communities to wear purple to show support for military families. This measure is a ceremonial proclamation that does not create new laws or funding but serves to acknowledge the contributions and challenges faced by military children and their families.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates Cora Hinsdill, a senior at Adirondack High School, for winning the 2026 NYSPHSAA Girls Nordic Skiing 7.5K Individual Championship. The resolution recognizes her achievement as the lone skier to win four consecutive individual state titles and highlights her record-breaking performance at the event held at Bristol Mountain Ski Resort. The document notes her athletic accomplishments and academic success, and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Hinsdill as official recognition of her achievement.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize April 14, 2026, as Bangla New Year Day in the state. It directly affects state officials and the Bangladeshi and Bengali communities in New York by formally acknowledging their cultural traditions. The resolution highlights the historical and cultural significance of the Bangla New Year celebration, noting its origins and the contributions of Bengali Americans to New York's diverse heritage. This is a ceremonial measure that does not change laws or funding but serves to honor cultural diversity within the state.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution congratulates the 2026 New York State Senate Women of Distinction by formally acknowledging five new honorees inducted into the Historical Women of Distinction exhibit. The bill recognizes Dorothy Chin Brandt, Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, Tonya Gonnella Frichner, Dr. Marilu Maria Galvßn, and Nita Lowey for their significant contributions to New York State. It also honors a long list of historical women who broke barriers in various fields, from civil rights to science and politics. The resolution directs copies to the National Women's Hall of Fame and the New York State Division for Women to commemorate these achievements.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally congratulates Chris Belmonte of New Hartford, New York, and his head coach Dave Caruso on Belmonte's achievement of winning the Boy's Wrestling Division I State Championship. The document recognizes Belmonte's dominant performance in which he defeated all four opponents without allowing any points, contributing to his school's 10th state title and his own 150th career victory. The resolution serves as official state acknowledgment of the athlete and coach's dedication and success rather than enacting new laws or policies. Copies of the resolution will be sent to Belmonte and Coach Caruso as a gesture of appreciation for their accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that commemorates the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery march, which helped lead to the Voting Rights Act. The resolution formally acknowledges the historical significance of the civil rights march and its role in advancing voting rights for African Americans. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the NAACP New York State Conference. The measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as a symbolic recognition of a pivotal moment in American history.