Sen. Tom O'Mara

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes New York veterans who have been inducted into the 2023 Veterans Hall of Fame. It directly affects the specific individuals listed in the text, who are honored for their military service in various branches of the armed forces. The key mechanism is a ceremonial pause in legislative proceedings to salute these veterans, followed by the official transmission of the resolution to each inductee. This measure serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation rather than establishing new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the legal definition of "period of war" to include recent military conflicts for veterans seeking a real property tax exemption. It specifically adds the Persian Gulf conflict, the Global War on Terrorism, and specific NATO operations in Somalia, Bosnia, and Kosovo to the list of qualifying service periods. By amending the Real Property Tax Law, the legislation ensures that veterans who served during these later hostilities remain eligible for the alternative tax exemption. The changes take effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates September 22nd as "Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day" to honor military veterans and raise awareness about suicide prevention. By amending the state's executive law, it adds this new observance to the existing list of official commemorative days recognized in New York. The legislation requires no special actions from individuals or organizations, serving primarily as a formal acknowledgment of the issue within the state calendar.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates New York as a "Purple Heart state" to honor combat veterans for their service and sacrifice. The primary mechanism is a simple addition to the state laws that formally assigns this title to the state. This designation is symbolic and does not create new funding, change existing benefits, or alter any current policies for veterans.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates Team TARDIS 5356 from Corning Robotics for winning the Inspire Award at the Excelsior Region Championship on March 3, 2024. The resolution recognizes the team's achievements in the FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competition, including their performance at the World Championship and their extensive community outreach efforts. It expresses the legislative body's pride in the students, mentors, and the program for their success in STEM education and competition. Copies of the resolution are to be sent to the individual members of the team as a mark of official recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates James Tette of Penn Yan Academy for winning the NYSPHSAA Boys Class C Cross Country Championship on November 11, 2023. The measure highlights his specific athletic achievements, including his race time and the fact that he became the first student in his school's history to earn a cross country title. The resolution also acknowledges the support of his family, community, and coach Rick Smith, and directs that a copy of the document be sent to both Tette and his coach.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Koji Sato for his efforts to recognize Fred Korematsu's legacy and his work promoting Japanese and Japanese-American history. The measure acknowledges Sato's leadership roles in organizations like the Japanese American Association of New York and the U.S.-Japan Council, as well as his contributions to fostering relations between the United States and Japan. The bill directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to formally commend Sato and instructs that a copy of the resolution be sent to him.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Takeshi and Carolyn Furumoto for their advocacy in recognizing Fred Korematsu's legacy and their efforts to preserve Japanese-American history. The measure formally acknowledges their personal backgrounds, including their families' experiences during World War II internment, and their professional achievements in community leadership and business. It specifically highlights their role in securing the passage of Fred Korematsu Day in New Jersey and their ongoing work through organizations like New York Hiroshima-Kai and the Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy of the document be sent to the couple as an official recognition of their contributions.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution congratulates Angelina McKane, a senior swimmer from Corning-Painted Post High School, for winning the Girls 50-yard Freestyle and Girls 100-yard Butterfly titles at the NYSPHSAA Girls Swimming and Diving Championship on November 18, 2023. The measure formally recognizes her athletic achievements, which include multiple state records and awards, as well as her academic success and leadership roles within her school community. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the student and her coaches to acknowledge her contributions to the sport and her community.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the memory of Don B. Lee, a distinguished citizen and community leader who passed away in May 2024. The bill formally acknowledges his contributions as a public servant, IT professional, and activist who advocated for Asian American rights and supported immigrant seniors in New York. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to mourn his death and authorizes sending a copy of the resolution to his family and the Homecrest Community Services organization.