Bills & Legislation

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 4-8, 2026, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the State of New York

Roxanne J. PersaudDemocrat

Commemorating the 32nd Anniversary of Jumpstart on April 11, 2026

Roxanne J. PersaudDemocrat

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 18-24, 2026, as Enrolled Agent Week in the State of New York

Christopher RyanDemocrat

Congratulating James McFadden upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of distinguished service as Tioga County Treasurer

Christopher FriendRepublican

Honoring Dr. Afia Wilson upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Medical Excellence Award in Colorectal Surgery by Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards, Inc.

Kevin S. ParkerDemocrat

Honoring Lorna Mae Johnson, MSN, NM, NP, upon the occasion of receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award in Business Leadership & Entrepreneurship by Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards, Inc.

Kevin S. ParkerDemocrat

Congratulating Kevin Bittner upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the James Quinn Award from the New York Farm Bureau

Paula BolognaRepublican

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 2026, as Thyroid Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York

Joe DeStefanoRepublican

Commending HEARTS PW upon the occasion of hosting its Red Party on February 27, 2026, and paying tribute to its distinguished honorees

Jack M. MartinsRepublican

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026, as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month in the State of New York

Roxanne J. PersaudDemocrat

Honoring Dahved Levy upon the occasion of receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award in Caribbean Radio Broadcasting and his induction into the Alumni Hall of Fame by Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards,

Kevin S. ParkerDemocrat

Honoring Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards, Inc., upon the occasion of its presentation of the Strategic Vision Award in Business Development & Leadership to Crystal James-Goodwin

Kevin S. ParkerDemocrat

Honoring Sheikess Emilie Nader Bey upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Community Service Award in Mentorship & Leadership by Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards, Inc.

Kevin S. ParkerDemocrat

Honoring Berthe Erisnor, Chief Administrative Officer of the Aligned Clinician Enterprise (ACE), upon the occasion of receiving the Businesswoman of the Year Award in Health Care Management & Administration

Kevin S. ParkerDemocrat

Honoring Nur-Muhammad Tofader, Ph.D., upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award in Multimedia Services by Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards, Inc.

Kevin S. ParkerDemocrat

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 29, 2026, as Vietnam Veterans Day in the State of New York

Pete HarckhamDemocrat

Mourning the death of the Honorable John W. Sweeny Jr., distinguished citizen, judge, and devoted member of his community

Pete HarckhamDemocrat

Congratulating Fayth Goodspeed of Niskayuna High School upon the occasion of capturing the Girls 100 Yard Breaststroke title at the NYSPHSAA Girls Swimming and Diving Championship on November 22, 2025

James TediscoRepublican

Honoring Donald Castellucci Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement after 30 years of distinguished service to the Town of Owego

Christopher FriendRepublican

Mourning the death of Sergeant Nigel Keith Barnett, Jr., devoted father, distinguished law enforcement leader, and courageous public servant

Pete HarckhamDemocrat

Honoring John S. Wood upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Southport Fire Department

Kevin S. ParkerDemocrat

Honoring the life and legacy of Arturo Alfonso Schomburg and recognizing his many contributions to the State of New York

Kevin S. ParkerDemocrat

Mourning the death of Dr. Marian Rose, distinguished scientist, environmental advocate, and devoted citizen of the State of New York

Pete HarckhamDemocrat

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026, as Sarcoidosis Awareness Month in the State of New York

Roxanne J. PersaudDemocrat

Honoring Grand Sheik Shaahid Ali El upon his designation as recipient of the Strategic Leadership Award in Brand Management and Community Engagement by Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards, Inc.

Kevin S. ParkerDemocrat

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 1-7, 2026, as Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week in the State of New York

Roxanne J. PersaudDemocrat

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 31, 2026, as Save Your Hearing Day in the State of New York

Roxanne J. PersaudDemocrat

Commending David A. Catallo posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate

James TediscoRepublican

Commending Dietra Harvey upon the occasion of her induction into the 2025 Oneida County Historical Richard W. Couper Living Legends Hall of Fame on November 6, 2025

Joseph A. GriffoRepublican

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 22-28, 2026, as Doula Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of World Doula Week

Roxanne J. PersaudDemocrat

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026, as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Month in the State of New York

Roxanne J. PersaudDemocrat

Commemorating the 34th Anniversary of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day in the State of New York

Roxanne J. PersaudDemocrat

Recognizing April 29, 2026, as World Wish Day

Roxanne J. PersaudDemocrat

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2026, as World Hunger Day in the State of New York

Roxanne J. PersaudDemocrat

Mourning the death of John W. Ferrini, distinguished citizen, veteran, businessman, and devoted member of his community

Pete HarckhamDemocrat

Mourning the death of Lois Reynolds, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community

Pete HarckhamDemocrat

Mourning the death of Jesse Beller, distinguished citizen, musician, and devoted member of his community

Pete HarckhamDemocrat

Congratulating Yvette Smith upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

Dan StecRepublican

Honoring Kian Soleymani upon the occasion of being named a 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar

Jack M. MartinsRepublican

Mourning the death of Maurice L. Baker, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Kevin S. ParkerDemocrat

Commending Dr. Cassandra B. Duff, HPIC, Imperial Deputy for the Desert of New York, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine, upon the occasion of the 2026 Desert Conference

Kevin S. ParkerDemocrat

Commending Joppa Lodge No. 55 upon the occasion of its Black History Month Program to be held Saturday, February 28, 2026

Kevin S. ParkerDemocrat

Honoring WBC Interim Silver Super Welterweight Champion Jahyae Brown of Schenectady upon the occasion of capturing and retaining his title and his contributions to the Schenectady Community

James TediscoRepublican

Mourning the death of Horace Hectford Bailey, Sr., devoted family man and esteemed member of his community

Kevin S. ParkerDemocrat

Honoring Akeem Rudder upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Strategic Vision Award in Sports, Health & Fitness by Young, Gifted, & Black Entrepreneurial Awards, Inc.

Kevin S. ParkerDemocrat

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 10, 2026, as Encourage a Young Writer Day in the State of New York

Roxanne J. PersaudDemocrat

Mourning the death of Lawrence Bartolotti Sr., distinguished citizen, firefighter, veteran, and devoted member of his community

Pete HarckhamDemocrat