Sen. Kevin Thomas

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution congratulates Daniel Cornelius Egan on earning the Eagle Scout rank, the highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America. The measure formally recognizes his personal achievements, including his completion of a community service project, and honors his dedication to leadership and character development. Upon adoption, the text will be transmitted to Egan as an official record of the state's appreciation for his accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the two-year anniversary of the 2022 mass shooting at Tops Friendly Markets in Buffalo, New York. It formally honors the victims, survivors, and their families while acknowledging community events like the 5/14 Blue Flag Initiative and a remembrance ceremony. The measure expresses the state's solidarity with Buffalo and condemns racism and domestic terrorism, with a copy sent to the survivors and families of the victims.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution congratulates Finbar James Galligan of Garden City, New York, on earning the Eagle Scout rank, the highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America. The measure formally recognizes his personal achievements and leadership qualities within Troop 243 while honoring his contributions to his community and family. Upon adoption, the legislative body will transmit a copy of the resolution to Galligan as an official acknowledgment of his accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution congratulates Jackson C. Friedman for earning the Eagle Scout rank, the highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America. The measure formally recognizes his achievement and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to him as an official acknowledgment. It does not create any new laws or policies but serves solely as a ceremonial gesture to honor his accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Governor of New York to officially recognize April 28, 2024, as Workers' Memorial Day. The resolution commemorates the date the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act took effect and honors workers who have been injured or killed on the job. It does not create new laws or change workplace regulations but serves as a symbolic gesture to acknowledge the importance of worker safety. The measure is a formal proclamation that will be sent to the Governor for her signature.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates Braidon Woodward for winning the 170-pound Division Wrestling Title at the NYSPHSAA Boys Wrestling Championships on February 24, 2024. The measure recognizes his athletic achievement and honors the support he received from his coach, parents, and school district. It directs that copies of the resolution be sent to Woodward, his head coach, the athletic director, and the school superintendent. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or alter existing policies but serves to acknowledge the student-athlete's success.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Gregg "Gio" Giannotti, a sports radio personality and co-host of the New York morning show Boomer & Gio, for being named the 2024 Italian American of the Year. The measure formally recognizes his career achievements, including his rise from an intern to a prominent broadcaster, as well as his charitable work supporting cystic fibrosis research and the LT Michael P. Murphy Navy Seal Museum. By adopting this resolution, the legislative body pauses its proceedings to acknowledge Giannotti's contributions and directs a copy of the document to be sent to him.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Bobby Previte, a composer and performer, for being named the 2024 Italian American of the Year. The measure recognizes his significant contributions to the music industry, including his work with diverse ensembles, receipt of prestigious awards like the Guggenheim Fellowship, and his role as an artist-in-residence at various cultural centers. The resolution directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to acknowledge Previte's achievements and mandates that a copy of the document be sent to him.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Johnny Farina, a musician and member of the rock duo Santo & Johnny, for his designation as the 2024 Italian American of the Year. The measure recognizes his five-decade career in music, which includes the famous song "Sleep Walk" and numerous accolades such as a Grammy Award and inductions into the Italian Music Hall of Fame and Steel Guitar Hall of Fame. Upon adoption, the resolution pauses legislative proceedings to acknowledge his achievements and directs that a copy of the document be sent to him.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution congratulates Peyton Mullin, a freshman wrestler from Dundee High School, for winning the 235-pound weight class title at the NYSPHSAA Girls Invitational State Championship on January 26, 2024. The document highlights her tournament performance, including victories over top-ranked opponents, and acknowledges her extensive wrestling career achievements and the support of her coaches and community. The bill does not change any laws or policies; instead, it formally recognizes Mullin's accomplishment and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to her and her head coach.