Sen. Joe Griffo

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 33 formally congratulates the Schuylerville High School Varsity Football Team and Head Coach John Bowen for winning the 2024 NYSPHSAA Class C Football Championship - their first state title in school history. The resolution specifically recognizes their 26-20 victory over Salamanca High School on December 7, 2024, and highlights the team's 13-1 season record and overcoming a 20-7 deficit in the championship game. It directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the team members, coaches, and school administrators, including Superintendent Dr. Ryan Sherman and Principal James Ducharme. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves to honor the athletic achievement.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 174 commends Bonny Niles for her induction into the 2024 Oneida County Historical Richard W. Couper Living Legends Hall of Fame. The resolution recognizes her work as a community leader and Historian for the Town of Paris Historical Society, which preserves local history in Oneida County. This symbolic gesture, adopted by the legislature, does not create new laws or policies but honors her lifelong contributions to community preservation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution (S.28) urging Governor Hochul to officially designate April 2025 as "Workplace Violence Prevention Month" in New York. It does not create new laws but seeks to raise public awareness about workplace safety, particularly highlighting that healthcare workers face five times higher violence risk than other industries. The resolution formally memorializes the Governor to issue the proclamation, with copies sent to state officials and healthcare advocacy groups like the American Nurses Association. It aligns with national recognition of April as Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (J 162) commemorating WKTV's 75th anniversary on December 1, 2024. It honors the Utica, New York television station's history, including its founding in 1949 and role in local broadcasting, without creating any new laws or affecting any policies. The resolution directs the legislative body to formally recognize this milestone and send a copy of the resolution to WKTV. It is a symbolic gesture with no binding effect or practical policy change.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 166) formally commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. in Deerfield, New York. It honors the fire company's history since its founding in 1949, highlighting 75 years of service including responding to emergencies, community safety, and its role as a volunteer organization. The resolution expresses legislative gratitude for the firefighters' dedication and service to the Town of Deerfield and surrounding communities, with no new policy or financial impact. It is a ceremonial recognition with no binding effect.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (not a bill) that formally commemorates the 225th anniversary of the First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia, New York, on June 16, 2024. It recognizes the church's historical significance and includes details about its founding, architectural heritage, and a specific antique chest being returned to the church during the anniversary event. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect - it simply expresses legislative recognition of the church's anniversary and directs a copy be sent to the church. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect any laws, regulations, or stakeholders.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 156) commemorates the 200th anniversary of Revolutionary War General Marquis de Lafayette's 1825 visit to Rome, Oriskany, Whitestown, and Utica, New York, on June 25, 2025. It honors Lafayette's historical role as a French military officer who supported American independence and his specific connections to these New York communities during his 1825 tour. The resolution serves as a ceremonial recognition by the New York State Legislature, with no policy changes or direct impact on residents or laws. It is purely commemorative, highlighting Lafayette's legacy and his ties to these locations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends Dr. Michael Kelberman for his induction into the Oneida County Historical Richard W. Couper Living Legends Hall of Fame on October 10, 2024. It recognizes his founding of the Kelberman Center in Utica, New York, which provides comprehensive autism services - including educational, clinical, residential, and community programs - for children, adults, and families across Upstate New York. The resolution highlights how Dr. Kelberman and his wife established this organization after their son's autism diagnosis, growing it into a leading nonprofit with multiple locations and the first inclusive living community for people with disabilities in New York State.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 106) asks Governor Hochul to officially designate May 12-18, 2025, as "Period Poverty Awareness Week" in New York. It aims to highlight that one in four women and girls struggle to afford menstrual products, leading to missed school or work, and emphasizes period products as essential health necessities. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but seeks to raise public awareness about period poverty as a public health issue.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) urging Governor Hochul to designate May 4-10, 2025, as "Correctional Officers and Employees Week" in New York. It recognizes the work of approximately 16,178 state corrections officers and employees who oversee over 31,000 inmates. The resolution has no legal effect; it simply requests the Governor issue a proclamation to honor these personnel for their service. The bill was adopted by the Senate on January 14, 2025.