Sen. Joe Griffo

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 433 commemorates the 38th Annual SOMOS Spring Conference (March 7-9, 2025) and pays tribute to SOMOS, Inc. for its advocacy on behalf of Puerto Rican and Latino communities in New York State. The resolution formally recognizes the organization's work in supporting Hispanic youth through scholarships, internships, and leadership programs like the Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute. It does not create new policies or affect any legislation, but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of SOMOS, Inc.'s community contributions. The resolution was adopted by the legislature on March 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 435) formally honors Firefighter Mello Testa Jr. for his 21 years of service with the Utica Fire Department, including his promotion to Lieutenant in 2015 and recognition as Firefighter of the Year in 2008. The resolution acknowledges his distinguished career, community service, and heroic actions, such as lifesaving efforts during a 2007 housefire. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Firefighter Testa upon his retirement. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to recognize his contributions.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) commemorating the 30th anniversary of Steet Toyota of Yorkville, New York. It honors the business's history, growth from 13 to 55 employees over 30 years, and its role as a family-owned automotive dealership serving Central New York. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply recognizes the business's contributions through a formal legislative acknowledgment. The Senate adopted it on March 4, 2025, and will present a copy to the dealership.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 436 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Cora Hinsdill, a student at Adirondack High School, for winning the NYSPHSAA Girls Nordic Skiing Individual Championship on February 24, 2025. The resolution formally recognizes her athletic achievement (winning the 7.5-km Classic race with a time of 28:22.5) and acknowledges her coaches, family, and community support. It includes no policy changes or funding mechanisms - only symbolic recognition. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 4, 2025, and a copy will be sent to Cora Hinsdill.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring Firefighter Michael Bennison for 50 years of service with the Holland Patent Hose Company. It formally recognizes his dedication, leadership roles within the fire department, and broader community service (including roles as Village Trustee, Deputy Mayor, Mayor, and Councilman). The resolution will be presented to him at the department's annual banquet on February 22, 2025, in Whitesboro, New York. It has no policy impact - it is solely a gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J-403 is a ceremonial resolution commending Thomas Douglas Powers, Jr., for his selection as Grand Marshal of the 2025 Utica St. Patrick's Day Parade. It formally recognizes his contributions to preserving Irish culture in Utica through his business (The Celtic Harp), leadership with the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, and community service. The resolution has no legal effect beyond this symbolic acknowledgment and will be presented to Powers upon adoption.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Lupus Awareness Month in New York. It recognizes the impact of lupus on approximately 105,400 New Yorkers and seeks to increase public awareness of this chronic autoimmune disease, which disproportionately affects women and certain ethnic groups. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally urges the Governor to support awareness efforts. It was adopted by the legislature on February 25, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 346 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. Pablo Ulloa for his advocacy on behalf of Dominican Americans in New York. It recognizes his work as the Ombudsman of the Dominican Republic, his professional background with international organizations like the Inter-American Development Bank, and his efforts supporting the Dominican diaspora community. The resolution, adopted by the Senate, formally acknowledges his contributions to advancing equity, healthcare access, and social services for underserved populations. A copy of the resolution will be sent to Dr. Ulloa as a gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Hochul to officially proclaim March 3-7, 2025, as School Breakfast Week in New York State. It does not create new laws or change funding but formally recognizes the importance of school breakfast programs through a ceremonial observance. The resolution highlights existing state efforts like the Breakfast After the Bell program and Community Eligibility Provision, which help provide free breakfasts to over 876,000 students annually. It serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about school nutrition, not a policy change.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 380 asks Governor Hochul to declare February 15-22, 2025, as FFA Week in New York. It is a symbolic resolution honoring the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America), which supports agricultural education and student leadership development. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally requests the Governor issue a proclamation to recognize FFA's role in promoting agricultural literacy and career readiness for students. This resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 25, 2025.