Sen. Jack Martins

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Hochul to officially proclaim March 3-7, 2025, as School Breakfast Week in New York State. It does not create new laws or change funding but formally recognizes the importance of school breakfast programs through a ceremonial observance. The resolution highlights existing state efforts like the Breakfast After the Bell program and Community Eligibility Provision, which help provide free breakfasts to over 876,000 students annually. It serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about school nutrition, not a policy change.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 380 asks Governor Hochul to declare February 15-22, 2025, as FFA Week in New York. It is a symbolic resolution honoring the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America), which supports agricultural education and student leadership development. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally requests the Governor issue a proclamation to recognize FFA's role in promoting agricultural literacy and career readiness for students. This resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 25, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (J 385) requests Governor Hochul to officially designate April 2, 2025, as Autism Awareness Day in New York State. It does not create new policies or directly affect any group; instead, it symbolically urges the Governor to issue a proclamation. The resolution cites autism prevalence statistics and advocates for increased public awareness but contains no binding requirements. The Senate will transmit the resolution to the Governor and autism advocacy organizations.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 381 requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 17, 2025, as Profound Autism Awareness Day in New York State. The resolution aims to increase public understanding of profound autism - a subset of autism spectrum disorder characterized by significant intellectual disability, limited communication abilities, and high support needs, affecting approximately 1 in 4 children diagnosed with autism. It cites CDC data showing 26.7% of individuals with autism have profound autism, requiring 24/7 care and specialized services. This ceremonial resolution has no policy or funding changes but seeks to highlight community challenges through official recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 341), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally honors Leslie Stern and Andy Abramowitz for their community service through HEARTS Port Washington, a local arts nonprofit. The resolution recognizes their decades-long volunteer work, including Stern's eight-year board service and Abramowitz's leadership in arts and community organizations. It has no legal effect or impact on laws, funding, or any specific group - its sole purpose is to publicly acknowledge their contributions. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 11, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (Senate Resolution 342), not a policy bill. It formally honors Susan Geffken Burton, an art educator at Port Washington Schools, for her community service with HEARTS Port Washington. The resolution recognizes her work teaching visual arts, leading after-school art programs, and supporting the organization's mission to enrich arts education in local schools and community events like PortFest. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 11, 2025, and includes a copy to be presented to Ms. Burton. It has no policy impact or funding provisions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (J 336) is a ceremonial Senate resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) in 2025. It honors the NCPD's history and service by directing the legislature to present a copy of the resolution to the department. The resolution recognizes the NCPD's founding in 1925, its growth to one of the largest county police agencies in the U.S., and its ongoing role in community safety. It does not create new laws or policies, but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the department's century-long service to Nassau County residents.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 316 honors Mary E. Rainey, a Peekskill community leader who died on January 3, 2025, for her 40-year career at the Westchester Community Action Program, including her work with youth through the Youth Employment Program. The resolution recognizes her dedication to community welfare, civic service, and leadership at the Kiley Center. It directs that a copy be transmitted to her family as a formal tribute. This is a commemorative resolution with no policy impact or affected parties beyond honoring her legacy.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 339) honoring Stephen Moore for his community service in arts education. It recognizes Moore's 21-year career teaching art at John Philip Sousa Elementary School and his long-standing support for HEARTS Port Washington, a nonprofit that funds arts programs and scholarships in Port Washington. The resolution formally commends Moore's dedication to enriching arts education for students and was adopted by the Senate on February 11, 2025. As a procedural resolution, it has no policy impact beyond symbolic recognition.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 343 commends the Like A Daisy Foundation for hosting its Night to Shine event on February 7, 2025, a special prom night designed for individuals with special needs. The resolution, adopted by the Senate, formally recognizes the foundation's work in supporting the special needs community and honoring Samantha Eliades, after whom the foundation was established.