Sen. Tom O'Mara

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Shawn Yetter's decades of service in Tioga County social services, including his roles as commissioner and deputy commissioner. It honors his work supporting community welfare, child safety, and self-sufficiency for residents. As a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill), it has no legal effect beyond expressing legislative appreciation. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 28, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 1480) honoring Donald Castellucci Jr. upon his retirement after 30 years of service to the Town of Owego, including 14 years as town councilman and seven-and-a-half terms as town supervisor. The resolution formally recognizes his career achievements, such as flood response efforts, infrastructure upgrades, and community projects like the 9/11 memorial. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is solely a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the legislative body. The resolution was adopted on January 28, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks Governor Hochul to proclaim February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Organization Week in New York. It recognizes the FFA's role in supporting agricultural education, student leadership development, and career readiness for over 13,500 New York students across nearly 200 chapters. The resolution has no binding policy impact - it is a symbolic request for the governor to issue a formal proclamation.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1478 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Martha Sauerbrey's 20-year service on the Tioga County Legislature, including her 12 years as chairwoman. It recognizes her work on tax policy, community recovery after floods, and founding organizations like Tioga Women Lead, without creating any new laws or policy changes. The resolution has no legal effect and serves only to formally acknowledge her contributions upon her retirement. It was adopted by the legislature on January 28, 2026.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1488 formally congratulates the Shenendehowa High School Girls Varsity Cross Country Team and Head Coach Rob Cloutier for winning the New York State Federation Cross Country Team Championship in 2025. The resolution highlights their championship victory, academic achievements (a team GPA of 94.05 percent), and participation in the Nike Cross Nationals. Adopted by the legislature, it directs copies to the team members, coaches, and school officials as a formal recognition of their accomplishments. This is a non-binding resolution expressing legislative support, not a policy change affecting any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to designate May 28, 2026, as "Taiwan Heritage Day" in New York State. It cites New York's economic ties with Taiwan (including $158.60 billion in trade in 2024), cultural organizations, and shared values as context for the symbolic recognition. The resolution does not create new laws, affect policies, or impose obligations - it is purely a commemorative request. Copies would be sent to the Governor, Taiwan's president, and Taiwan's New York representative.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 1479), not a substantive bill. It formally congratulates James McFadden on retiring after over 30 years of service as Tioga County Treasurer, recognizing his work managing county finances, overseeing infrastructure projects, and earning a national award for fiscal leadership. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect - it is solely an expression of appreciation from the legislative body.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1489) is a symbolic gesture to commemorate the 182nd anniversary of the Dominican Republic's independence, to be celebrated on February 27, 2026. It honors the historical significance of the Dominican Republic's independence on February 27, 1844, and recognizes the contributions of over one million Dominican residents and Dominican Americans in New York State. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it simply requests the New York State Legislature pause to acknowledge this anniversary and direct copies to Dominican organizations. As a ceremonial resolution, it focuses on cultural recognition rather than legislative action.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1493 commemorates the 45th anniversary of Dorothy Day's death, honoring her legacy as a Catholic lay leader, journalist, and co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement. The resolution formally recognizes her lifelong work in social justice, pacifism, and service to the poor, particularly her ties to Staten Island. It directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the Staten Island Catholic Worker and St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in New Brighton, where Day is interred and where her legacy is actively preserved. This is a symbolic gesture with no legal effect or direct impact on individuals or policies.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1392) asks Governor Hochul to designate April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week in New York State. It aims to raise public awareness about the severe racial disparities in maternal health outcomes, where Black women in New York face significantly higher risks of pregnancy-related death and complications compared to white women. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds but serves as a symbolic recognition of these health inequities and supports community efforts led by Black women's health organizations. It aligns with the national Black Mamas Matter Alliance's campaign to highlight preventable maternal health challenges.