Sen. Jack Martins

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (J 1303) commending Austin Jin, Bryan Cheng, and Ellen Zhang - students at Great Neck South High School - for organizing New York State's first student-led bone marrow registry drive on October 24, 2025. The resolution highlights their coordination with the Gift of Life Marrow Registry, peer education about bone marrow donation, and the drive's addition of over 45 new potential donors to the national registry. As a symbolic gesture, it honors their leadership in advancing public health awareness and community service, with no binding policy changes. The resolution was adopted by the legislature on January 13, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (not a legislative bill), formally honoring Chief Bryan O'Malley for his one year of service as chief of the Albertson Fire Company. It recognizes his 14-year overall volunteer service with the fire company, including roles from sergeant-at-arms to chief, and his leadership in 2025. The resolution directs the legislature to "pause in its deliberations" to honor him at a public event on April 11, 2026, and to send him a copy of the resolution. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - its sole purpose is symbolic recognition of his service.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1310 honors Firefighter William J. Clark Jr. for 50 years of volunteer service with the Albertson Fire Company in New York. The resolution symbolically recognizes his dedication, leadership roles (including president and chief), and service since 1975, with a copy to be presented to him personally. It does not create new laws or affect policies, as it is a ceremonial resolution. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 13, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 1315) formally congratulating the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School Boys Cross Country Team and Head Coach Chip Button for winning the 2025 New York State Class B Championship. It recognizes their athletic achievement, 25th Section 2 Championship, 13th state title, and academic success (95.6% team GPA), alongside their community support and coaching. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply provides official recognition through a formal statement sent to the team, coach, and school officials. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (S.1301) adopted on January 13, 2026, congratulating Evan Dubowsky of Roslyn, New York, on achieving the Eagle Scout rank - the highest honor in Scouting. The resolution recognizes his completion of a community service project (building planters/garden for a local early childhood center) and his Scouting achievements. It does not create policy, affect any laws, or impact anyone beyond honoring this individual's personal accomplishment. The resolution was formally adopted by the Senate with no legislative action beyond the symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (not a bill), not a law with policy changes. It formally congratulates the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School Field Hockey Team and Head Coach Kelly Vrooman for winning the 2025 Class B NYSPHSAA Field Hockey Championship. The resolution recognizes their 21-1-1 season record, second consecutive state title, and academic achievements (95.2 GPA collectively). It has no legal effect or impact on any policies, programs, or individuals beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 1317), not a substantive bill. It formally congratulates the Stillwater Girls Varsity Soccer Team and Head Coach Christine Ihnatolya for winning the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class C State Championship on November 16, 2025. The resolution specifically recognizes the team's 22-1 record, four sectional titles, and 92.6 average GPA, naming all players and coaches. It has no policy impact or financial effect - it is purely symbolic recognition directed to the team, school officials, and staff.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1304 congratulates Ava Walia of Nassau County on winning the 2025 National All-American Miss Preteen title, recognizing her historic achievement as the first Indian American from Nassau County to earn this national honor. The resolution highlights her advocacy work promoting organ donation awareness through her platform "Save a Kidney," inspired by her grandfather's kidney disease, and her role as New York State's first Junior Ambassador for Donate Life. This ceremonial resolution serves solely to honor her accomplishments and community service, with no legislative policy changes or binding effects.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution honors Jeannine Weiss for her one-year service as president of the Albertson Fire Company, recognizing her 15 years of overall volunteer service with the organization. It formally acknowledges her leadership and dedication during her presidency (2024-2025) through a resolution to be presented at a celebration on April 11, 2026. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a gesture of recognition with no legislative effect.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1305 is a ceremonial tribute honoring Sergeant Anthony Catalano, a 105-year-old World War II veteran and Mineola, New York resident, on his 105th birthday (October 23, 2025). The resolution recognizes his military service in the 3rd Army during WWII - including combat in the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of Dachau - as well as his post-war career with the FAA and community involvement. It resolves to congratulate him, express appreciation for his service, and send a copy of the resolution to him, with no legal or policy impact. This symbolic gesture has no effect on laws or government operations.