This Senate Resolution honors Ruby Cilibrasi, a student at Sanford H. Calhoun High School in Merrick, New York, for receiving the New York State Citizenship Award. The measure formally recognizes her as a recipient of this award, which is given to students who demonstrate civic responsibility, integrity, and community service. The resolution also directs that a copy of the document be sent to Ms. Cilibrasi to acknowledge her achievements.
Senate Resolution 2089 formally honors Nicholas Kanellopoulos, a senior at Seaford High School, for receiving the New York State Citizenship Award. The resolution recognizes him as a role model for civic responsibility and community service, noting his involvement in clubs and his upcoming studies in finance. It directs the legislature to pause proceedings to acknowledge his achievement and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to him.
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare December 21, 2026, as Meditation Day in New York State. The resolution highlights the benefits of meditation for mental health and well-being, noting its global recognition and growing popularity. It serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than creating new laws or funding.
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize June 2026 as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month in New York. The resolution highlights the significant impact of the disease, noting that it affects hundreds of thousands of residents and causes more deaths than certain cancers. It also points out the high costs of care and the challenges faced by caregivers, including issues of discrimination in healthcare settings. By adopting this measure, the legislature intends to increase public awareness and encourage further action on this health issue.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends Superintendent William Dowsland of the Hamilton Central School District for his 30 years of service in education. It recognizes his career achievements, including his transition from a substitute teacher to district superintendent, and highlights specific accomplishments such as consistent budget approvals and the expansion of academic programs. The resolution expresses the legislative body's appreciation for his leadership and intends to send a copy of the document to him upon his retirement at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
This Senate resolution honors Lydia Cole, a Utica resident, for receiving the Oneida County May 2026 Older American's Award. The measure formally acknowledges her contributions as a volunteer at the North Utica Community Center, where she supports young children in a pre-kindergarten classroom. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to recognize her achievements 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 bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate May 2026 as Hepatitis B Awareness Month. It aims to encourage New York residents to learn more about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the liver infection. The resolution highlights the high prevalence of Hepatitis B in the state and the importance of public awareness to improve screening and access to care. Once adopted, a copy of the resolution will be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul for her signature.
This bill directs Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate September 2026 as Dystonia Awareness Month in New York State. The legislation aims to increase public understanding of dystonia, a neurological condition that causes involuntary muscle contractions and abnormal movements affecting approximately 300,000 people in North America. By setting aside this specific month, the state intends to highlight the challenges faced by individuals with the disorder and encourage greater awareness of available treatments. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal proclamation to focus attention on the health issue.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls, New York. It directly affects the hotel and the local community by acknowledging its historical significance and its role in tourism and civic life. The resolution highlights the hotel's century-long history, its recent renovations, and its status as a Historic Hotels of America member. The primary action is for the legislative body to pause its proceedings to celebrate the hotel's contributions and to send a copy of the resolution to the property.
This bill is a resolution that formally commends the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for its Annual Delta Day event at the New York State Capitol on May 19, 2026. The resolution recognizes the sorority's long history of community service, advocacy, and leadership in public policy, highlighting its significant contributions to social progress and civil rights. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves to honor the organization's achievements and its upcoming gathering of members in Albany.
This resolution honors the reinterment of 44 Colonial-era individuals at the Memorial Plaza in Lake George Battlefield Park on May 22, 2026. The individuals, believed to be soldiers and civilians who died from smallpox during the Revolutionary War, were originally buried in unmarked graves before their remains were discovered during construction in 2019. After being studied and preserved by the New York State Museum, the remains will be moved to a newly built memorial site to serve as a place for remembrance and public education. The legislative body pauses its work to acknowledge this event and will send copies of the resolution to local officials and historical organizations involved in the project.
This Senate resolution commemorates the 101st birthday of Malcolm X, recognizing him as a significant advocate for human rights and an influential African American leader. The bill directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor his life, detailing his history from his birth in Omaha to his work as a minister, his founding of civil rights organizations, and his assassination in 1965. By adopting this measure, the legislature formally acknowledges his contributions to the struggle for equality without imposing any new laws or policies.
