This bill is a Senate resolution that commemorates the 100th anniversary of Christ Pentecostal Temple, Inc., a religious organization based in Queens, New York. The resolution formally recognizes the church's history, leadership, and community service spanning a century, and directs that copies of the document be sent to the organization. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change any existing policies.
This Senate resolution formally congratulates Anna Calabrese of Rockville Centre, New York, on earning the Girl Scouts' Gold Award, the organization's highest honor. The measure recognizes her specific project, "Hear She, Hear She! Empowering Female Voices," which focused on amplifying women's voices in her community. By adopting this text, the legislature acknowledges her achievement and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to her. This action is a ceremonial tribute rather than a change to laws or public policy.
This Senate resolution formally congratulates Shannon Weir Beisler on her induction into the 2026 SUNY Oneonta Athletics Hall of Fame. The document highlights her distinguished career as a women's basketball player, noting her achievements such as leading her team to an ECAC championship and becoming one of the program's all-time leading scorers. It also acknowledges her subsequent success as an elementary school teacher and graduate of Western Governors University. The resolution serves as a ceremonial tribute and directs that a copy of the document be sent to Ms. Beisler.
This Senate resolution honors Sahana Kristen Passaro, a high school senior from Bethpage, New York, who has been selected to receive the New York State Citizenship Award. The measure formally recognizes her outstanding achievements in academics, community service, and leadership, noting her extensive involvement in organizations such as the Girl Scouts and Students Against Destructive Decisions. It directs the legislature to pause proceedings to acknowledge her accomplishments and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to her. This action serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than establishing new laws or policies.
This Senate resolution formally congratulates Katherine Lovelock of Oceanside, New York, for earning the Girl Scouts' Gold Award, the organization's highest honor. The measure recognizes her completion of a rigorous service project called "Little Actors Academy" and acknowledges her years of dedication to Scouting ideals. It directs the legislative body to pause briefly to honor her achievement and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to her. This action is purely ceremonial and does not alter any laws or policies.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates James Griffith on earning the Eagle Scout rank, the highest honor in Scouting, on June 21, 2026. The measure recognizes his specific achievements, including leading a community trail improvement project in Little Neck and his long-term involvement in Scouts BSA and local high school activities. By passing this resolution, the legislative body acknowledges his personal accomplishments and transmits a copy of the document to him as an official record of the state's recognition.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates James J. Weir on his honorary induction into the 2026 SUNY Oneonta Athletics Hall of Fame. It recognizes Weir for his 39 years of service to the university's athletics department, including two decades as a head janitor, as well as his extensive career coaching and umpiring over nearly 50 years. The resolution highlights his achievements, such as leading 16 league championships and accumulating more than 900 wins, and notes that he will be honored during the university's Alumni Weekend on June 6, 2026. The final action of the bill is to transmit a copy of the resolution to Mr. Weir as an official acknowledgment of his contributions.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Sherburne, New York. It honors the club's long history of community service, including projects like building a swimming pool, creating a Little League program, and establishing conservation education centers. The resolution expresses appreciation for the club's contributions and directs that a copy of the document be sent to the organization.
This Senate resolution formally congratulates Katie Padavan, a resident of Seaford, New York, for earning the Girl Scouts' highest honor, the Gold Award. The measure acknowledges her specific project, titled "Emotional First Aid Kit," which required rigorous service and leadership development to complete. By adopting this resolution, the legislative body pauses its proceedings to recognize her achievement and transmit an official copy of the document to her. This action serves as a ceremonial tribute to her dedication and does not alter any laws or policies.
This Senate resolution formally congratulates Casey Dennis of Garden City, New York, for earning the Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting. The document recognizes her specific achievement of completing a rigorous service project titled "Disconnect to Reconnect" and acknowledges her long-term dedication to the organization. By adopting this resolution, the legislative body pauses its regular proceedings to publicly honor Dennis and sends a copy of the document to her.
Senate Resolution 2161 formally honors Damon Gersh, a community leader and entrepreneur from Port Washington, New York. The resolution acknowledges his contributions to local arts and civic engagement, including his work with the nonprofit HEARTS PW and his role in organizing the PortFest Music, Arts and Community Festival. It also recognizes his musical career with the band Rock Steady and his support for public art initiatives through the Gersh Family Foundation. The resolution pauses legislative proceedings to commend Gersh and directs that a copy of the document be sent to him as an official recognition of his achievements.
This bill is a Senate Resolution that formally honors KaiLee Smith, a senior at Farmingdale High School, for receiving the New York State Citizenship Award. It recognizes her achievements in academics, athletics, and community service, specifically highlighting her leadership in raising funds for breast cancer research. The resolution directs the state legislature to pause its proceedings to acknowledge her contributions and mandates that a copy of the document be sent to her.
