Sen. Jack Martins

Maddy summaryThis bill formally honors Griffin Hon, the valedictorian, and Scout Chen, the salutatorian, of the Class of 2024 from Syosset High School. The resolution acknowledges their academic achievements and community contributions as a way to recognize their success. Copies of the official commendation will be sent to the two students to celebrate their accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates Honorary Chief Colin Kaletsky on his 50th anniversary of service with the Mineola Volunteer Fire Department. It recognizes his long-term contributions to Engine Company No. 1, where he held various leadership roles including Captain, and acknowledges his family's support during his career. The resolution directs that a copy of the document be sent to Chief Kaletsky as an official tribute for his upcoming celebration on May 16, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally congratulates Erik Gliszczynski of New Hyde Park on earning the Eagle Scout rank, the highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America. The bill recognizes his specific achievement of completing a community service project that involved building wooden benches for Anna House of the Belmont Child Care Association. By adopting this resolution, the legislative body pauses its work to honor Gliszczynski's dedication to leadership and community service, and a copy of the document will be sent to him.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the 90th anniversary of Temple Beth Israel, a Jewish congregation in Port Washington, New York. The bill formally recognizes the synagogue's history, growth, and community involvement, specifically noting its incorporation in 1933 and its upcoming celebration on June 9, 2024. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the temple's leadership, serving as an official acknowledgment rather than enacting new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Rabbi Michael Mishkin and Tamara Noble for their 15 years of service to Temple Beth Israel. The measure acknowledges their contributions to the community, including the rabbi's leadership at the temple and the couple's volunteer work and hosting of Shabbat guests. It directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to recognize them and instructs that copies of the resolution be sent to the honorees and the temple.

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 Rayhan Ali Muhammad on earning the Eagle Scout rank, the highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America, on June 1, 2024. The bill formally recognizes his achievement through a ceremony at the Clinton G. Martin Recreational Center and acknowledges his specific community service project, which involved building a shelf and a cat playground for the Oyster Bay Animal Shelter. By passing this resolution, the legislative body honors his dedication to leadership and character development while sending a copy of the document to him as a record of the recognition.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends Aparna Shibu and Nathaniel Park, the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2024 at New Hyde Park Memorial High School, for their academic and community achievements. The bill recognizes their specific accomplishments, such as Shibu's leadership in multiple honor societies and Park's success in music, athletics, and volunteer tutoring. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of their contributions to their school and community. Copies of the resolution will be sent to both students to honor their hard work and dedication.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Dr. Harvey R. Manes on the occasion of his special recognition at the Nassau County Museum of Art's annual Museum Ball. The document acknowledges his contributions as a physician, philanthropist, and art collector, noting his role in renovating the museum's Manes Center and founding the Manes Peace Prize Foundation. The resolution expresses the legislative body's appreciation for his achievements in medicine, law, and the arts, and directs that a copy of the text be sent to Dr. Manes.