Sen. Pam Helming

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 551) requests Governor Hochul to officially declare March 24, 2025, as "Women in Agriculture Day" in New York State. It recognizes the contributions of women farmers and agricultural workers, citing their role in producing food, generating significant sales ($222 billion in 2022), and supporting STEM education and mentorship programs. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally honors women in agriculture as part of National Women in Agriculture Day and Women's History Month. It directs the Governor to issue the proclamation, with copies sent to state and federal agricultural agencies.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution No. 544 commemorates the 40th anniversary of Pace Windows & Doors, a Victor, New York-based business founded in 1985. The resolution formally recognizes the company's contributions to Upstate New York's economy, including job creation and provision of energy-efficient windows and doors tailored to the regional climate. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect and serves only to symbolically honor the business through a formal acknowledgment from the New York State Legislature. The resolution was adopted on March 25, 2025, and includes a copy to be transmitted to Pace Windows & Doors.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a legislative bill with policy impact). It formally congratulates Christian Jerome, a high school swimmer from Hoosic Valley, for winning the NYSPHSAA Boys Swimming and Diving Championship in the 100-yard butterfly on March 8, 2025. The resolution acknowledges his athletic achievement, his coach (Rob MacLeod), and the values of sportsmanship. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it simply directs that copies be sent to Jerome and his coach. (Adopted March 25, 2025.)

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 569) formally commemorates the 1984 anti-Sikh violence in India and recognizes the contributions of the Sikh community to New York State. It honors Sikh resilience and their social, economic, and cultural impact in New York, particularly in communities like Queens. The resolution has been adopted (passed) by the legislature and serves as a symbolic gesture of solidarity, with no legal or policy changes. It does not affect any laws or individuals directly but acknowledges historical events and community contributions.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 529) introduced by Senator Stewart-Cousins. It formally recognizes specific women honored by the New York State Legislative Women's Caucus during Women's History Month. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it simply directs the Legislature to pause its work to acknowledge these honorees. The resolution was adopted on March 19, 2025, with no legislative action beyond the recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 491) formally congratulating Forrest Slingerland, a Queensbury High School student, for winning the 2025 NYSPHSAA Boys Nordic Skiing 7.5K Individual Championship. The resolution recognizes his athletic achievement, time of 25 minutes and 0.7 seconds, and his role as a role model, while highlighting the values of sportsmanship and community support. It does not create any policy changes or affect laws; it is purely symbolic, with a copy to be sent to the athlete. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 18, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 510 requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2025 as Greek History Month in New York, coinciding with the 204th anniversary of Greek Independence. The resolution recognizes the cultural and historical contributions of Greek-Americans in New York, including their influence on democratic ideals and the modern Olympic Games, while highlighting Greece's ancient legacy in philosophy, science, and civic governance. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial honor to be shared with the public.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 497) requests Governor Hochul to officially designate March 19, 2025, as "Small Business Development Centers Day" in New York State. It recognizes the work of New York's Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), which provided support to over 31,000 small businesses and generated $240 million in economic impact in 2024. The resolution highlights SBDCs' nationwide role in offering free business advice, workshops, and disaster recovery assistance to entrepreneurs. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no new laws or funding but aims to formally honor SBDCs' contributions to New York's small business community.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 518) is a ceremonial tribute honoring St. Patrick and Irish descendants for the 2025 St. Patrick's Day observance. It directs the legislative body to pause its work on March 17, 2025, to commemorate St. Patrick's life and legacy, while also expressing support for the Good Friday Agreement's goal of peace in Northern Ireland. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it simply requests the transmission of a copy to New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade organizers. As a procedural resolution, it directly affects the legislature's schedule for a single day and serves a symbolic purpose.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 493) memorializes Governor Hochul to officially declare March 2025 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in New York State. It directly affects all New Yorkers by urging the public to recognize problem gambling risks and access available prevention and treatment resources. The resolution cites New York State data showing 668,000 adults and 140,000 students exhibited problem gambling behaviors in the past year. It aligns with National Problem Gambling Awareness Month and emphasizes the need for education amid growing mobile betting revenue. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws but formally requests the Governor's proclamation.