Sen. Jack Martins

Maddy summarySenate Resolution No. 859 honors Firefighter John Popeleski for his 25 years of dedicated service to the Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company No. 1. This resolution recognizes his commitment, leadership, and public service within the company and the community.

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 28, 2025, as Workers' Memorial Day in the State of New York. The aim is to honor workers who have been killed, injured, or made ill on the job and to renew advocacy for safety and health protections.

Prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and dependents by the public employer as of December 31, 2021.

Enacts "Karilyn's law"; provides that the court set the date for proceedings relating to family visitation under a guardianship petition for not more than ten days from the signing of the order to show cause; provides that visitation shall be a rebuttable presumption.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 626) honoring former Port Washington Fire Department Chief Christopher M. Bollerman for 39 years of volunteer service. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is a symbolic gesture recognizing his specific career milestones and dedication. The resolution was adopted on April 8, 2025, and directs that a copy be presented to him at a department dinner on May 31, 2025. It serves solely to commend his service, with no broader legislative impact.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 741 formally congratulates Shayla Byrne, a student-athlete at South Glens Falls High School, for winning the 2025 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Girls Giant Slalom Championship. The resolution, adopted by the Senate, recognizes Byrne's achievement of breaking the one-minute barrier in both runs of the championship with a combined time of 1:57.06. It is transmitted to Byrne, her coach Erin Welch, and school administrators (including the principal and superintendent) as a formal tribute to her athletic accomplishment. This resolution has no policy impact and serves solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her sports achievement.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 634) formally honors Firefighter Joseph A. Goodrich for 20 years of dedicated service with the Williston Park Fire Department. It recognizes his commitment, including roles like Engine Company 1 member and leadership in community organizations, and commemorates his service at the department’s Annual Dinner on April 26, 2025. The resolution, adopted by the legislature, includes a copy to be presented to Goodrich. It has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial recognition of a volunteer firefighter’s service.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 624) honoring Chief Matthew Kerin for 25 years of service to the Port Washington Fire Department. It formally recognizes his dedication and leadership, including his roles as Captain, Assistant Chief, and Chief (2023-2025), and directs that a copy be presented to him at the department's May 31, 2025, dinner. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, expressing legislative appreciation for his volunteer service.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (not a law) that symbolically recognizes the 40th anniversary of Rancho Sonhos E Juventude de Portugal, a Portuguese cultural group based in Mineola, New York. It formally commends the group for preserving Portuguese heritage through music, dance, and traditional costumes, and for contributing to cultural enrichment in New York. The resolution directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to commemorate the group's anniversary on April 5, 2025, at the Portuguese Heritage Center, and to send a copy of the resolution to the group. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a symbolic gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally honors Firefighter Randall G. Hintz for 20 years of service with the Williston Park Fire Department. It recognizes his dedication, including his role as Engine Company 1 Treasurer since 2018, and will be presented to him at the department's Annual Dinner on April 26, 2025. The resolution serves as a ceremonial tribute without creating any new policies or affecting broader groups.