Sen. Joe Griffo

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 160) commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Lake Delta Kiwanis Club in Rome, New York. It formally recognizes the club's 65 years of community service, including supporting children through school supplies, veterans' events, and local initiatives like maintaining the Vietnam Memorial. The resolution directs the legislature to honor the club's members and transmit a copy of the resolution to the club itself. As a non-binding commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 178) formally commends Firefighter Edward Pavlot for 60 years of service to the Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Company. It recognizes his roles as Fire Chief (1980-1990) and Board member (1990-2024), highlighting his dedication through ceremonial language. The resolution has no policy provisions or financial impact - it is purely a symbolic tribute to be presented to Pavlot. As a commemorative resolution, it directly affects only Pavlot and the Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Company.

Maddy summaryThis resolution recognizes the city of Rome, New York for hosting its 2nd Annual Puerto Rico Constitution Day Celebration on July 13, 2024. It acknowledges Puerto Rico Constitution Day, which commemorates the 1952 signing of Puerto Rico's constitution (replacing a prior "Occupation Day" holiday), and notes the 3.3% Puerto Rican population in Rome's community. The Senate will transmit a copy of the resolution to Rome as a formal acknowledgment of the event.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 151) requests Governor Hochul to issue a formal proclamation designating February 15, 2025, as "National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day" in New York State. It honors school resource officers (SROs), who serve as law enforcement officers, mentors, and educators in schools, by recognizing their role in promoting student safety. The resolution is ceremonial and non-binding - it does not create new laws or policies, but asks the Governor to publicly acknowledge SROs' contributions to school communities. It directly affects SROs and the public through symbolic recognition, not through any concrete policy change.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends Wanda Bruchis for 17 years of service as Executive Director of the Mid York Library System, which supports public libraries across Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties. It formally recognizes her leadership in expanding library services and advocating for libraries as community resources. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial tribute with no binding requirements or funding changes. It was adopted by the legislature on January 14, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) requesting Governor Hochul to officially proclaim September 14-20, 2025, as "Sheriff's Week" in New York State. It honors county sheriffs for their historical role in law enforcement, including duties like maintaining jails, securing courts, and serving civil process. The resolution has no policy changes or legal effect - it is purely symbolic recognition. The bill was adopted by the Senate as a formal request to the Governor.

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a proclamation designating October 2025 as Polish American Heritage Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies; it is a ceremonial recognition of Polish American contributions to New York's cultural, historical, and civic life. The resolution highlights Polish Americans' longstanding impacts on fields like medicine, arts, business, and community landmarks. It has no direct effect on residents or government operations, as it only requests a symbolic observance.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (not a law) expressing congratulations to the Brooklyn Technical High School Football Team for winning the 2024-25 NYC PSAL 3A Championship on November 29, 2024. It formally recognizes the team's victory over Fort Hamilton Tigers, their 10-1 season record, and their coaches and managers. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves solely to honor the team's achievement through a formal legislative expression of support. It directly affects the players, coaches (Brian Pugh and Kyle Council), and managers named in the resolution.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution No. 139 requests Governor Hochul to proclaim May 6-12, 2025, as Nurses Week in New York State. This symbolic resolution honors registered nurses, acknowledging their role in healthcare and aligning with National Nurses Week (which includes May 6 as National Nurses Day and May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday). It does not create new laws or change policies but formally recognizes nurses’ contributions to the state’s healthcare system. The resolution directly affects New York’s approximately 256,000 registered nurses by urging the Governor to publicly celebrate their work.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 167) honoring Investigator Mark VanNamee for his 25-year retirement from the Oneida County Sheriff's Office. It recognizes his "highly decorated service," including numerous awards like the Good Conduct Award (5 times), Gallantry Star, and Grand Cordon (12 times). The resolution formally congratulates him, expresses the legislature's admiration for his dedication, and commits to sending him a copy of the resolution. As a non-binding tribute, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.