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[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: The senate will come to order. I ask everyone to please rise and recite the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag, The United States Of America, and to the republic for which we stand, one nation under God, indivisible, liberty and justice for all. Rabbi Bevel Butman of the Lubavitch Youth Organization of Brooklyn, New York will deliver today's invocation. Rabbi?

[Rabbi Bevel Butman]: Almighty god, master of the universe, bless the members of the New York State Senate to fulfill their divine and sacred mission to make the world a better place for all of humanity, to live by your divine will and divine providence in unity, peace, and harmony with dignity and respect for every human being, we are all created in your image. Guide them to be loving living examples of goodness and kindness inspired by the seven Noahide commandments which you gave to Adam and to Noah at the dawn of civilization. As recorded in your holy bible, in the book of Genesis, one, to worship you alone and not to worship idols. Two, not to commit adultery, incest, sodomy, or any other abomination. Three, not to murder, and four, not to eat and not to be cruel to any living animal. Five, not to blasphemy your holy name. Six, not to steal, not to lie or cheat, and seven, that every society should be governed by just and moral laws, which are based on the recognition and the acknowledgment of you, oh god, as the sovereign ruler of every human being, one nation under god. Grant us, the members of the New York State Assembly and Senate, to enact laws in the awareness of your divine providence recognizing that in establishing just laws, they are fulfilling your will. Bless the members of the New York State Senate with good health, clarity of mind, wisdom, compassion, and good fellowship. And may they always recognize that in establishing just laws, they are fulfilling your will. Bless us to be successful leaders to serve and to strengthen our New York communities. Almighty God, we dedicate this prayer today in honor of the Rebbe and his birthday on the hundred and twenty fourth fourth anniversary and the eighty fifth anniversary of his miraculous escape from Nazi Europe and his arrival to New York in 1941 with his wife, Rebbe Senchaios Moskos Nirsen of blessed memory. From New York, the Rebbe established the world's largest Jewish global network with thousands of centers worldwide in more than 100 countries to welcome and to inspire all of humanity, to prepare and to usher in a world of peace, unity, and harmony, a world of redemption and Mashiach as prophesied in your holy bible. You almighty god have created every human being regardless of race, color, or creed and endowed each person with divine spark. Grant us the wisdom leadership to ensure that every child is loved unconditionally and educated with morality, faith, and respect for all humanity. As it is written in our currency, in God we trust, reminding us that there is an eye that sees and an ear that hears. The rabbi asks to publicize the prophecy that Mashiach is on the way and Mashiach is ready to come now and that we all have to do more acts of goodness and kindness as Maimoneri says that every good deed can tip the global scale for the good. May we merit to see almighty God a world of redemption, a world of peace, divine knowledge, and a life of joy, happiness, and purpose. So may it be will may it be your will almighty god, and together let us all say, amen. Thank you. If I may just for a moment, my father of blessed memory passed about eighteen months ago. He would come here very often, Rabbi Shmuel Butman, once a year on behalf of the Lubavitch Youth Organization. And the rabbi asked him to take a dollar bill and put it into the charity box to inspire us all that money is not only meant to take but to give and to share. As the dollar bill reads, in god we trust and there is an eye that sees. Thank you very much for your time.

[Senator Patrick M. Gallivan]: Rabbi. Rabbi. You took my paper. Oh, I'm sorry. That's terrible. I acknowledge.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Reading of the journal.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: In senate, Tuesday, 03/24/2026, the senate made pursuant to adjournment. The journal of Monday, 03/23/2026 was read and approved. A motion is senate adjourn.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Without objection, the journal stands approved as read. May we have some order, please? Presentations and petitions. Messages from the assembly. Secretary will read.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Senator Salazar moves to discharge from the committee on insurance assembly bill number forty six seventy seven b is substituted for the identical senate bill sixteen seventy b, 13 count of four eighty four.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: So ordered. Messages from the governor, reports of standing committees, reports of select committees, communications and reports from state officers, motions and resolutions. Senator Generis.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Good afternoon, madam president. We're going to, begin by taking up some resolutions today. First up is previously adopted resolution fourteen ten by senator Harkom. Please have its title read and call on senator Harkom. Secretary Will Reed.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Resolution fourteen ten by senator Harkom, memorializing governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim 03/29/2026 as Vietnam Veterans Day in the state of New York.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Senator Harkin, one minute, please. Can may we have some order, please? Senator Harkom on the resolution.

[Senator Peter Harckham]: Thank you very much, madam president. First, I wanna thank our majority leader, Andrea Stewart Cousins, for bringing this resolution to the floor today and for her steadfast support of this event over the years. Today, I'm proud to rise to celebrate trues truly American amazing Americans and New Yorkers, our Vietnam veterans. On Saturday, March 29, we will once again be observing National Vietnam Veterans Day. This will be the fourteenth anniversary of this recognition, which was first proclaimed by President Obama back in 2012. So accordingly, would like to welcome all of the Vietnam veterans who are here with us in the chamber today, a number of which are from Westchester and Putnam, and I will be introducing them all individually momentarily. I also wanna thank my colleague in the assembly, assembly member Matt Slater, for coordinating on the trip, to bring folks up from our, joint districts. More than 3,000,000 Americans served our nation during the Vietnam War, and more than 58,000 sacrificed their lives. And today, we pay homage to their brave men and women who served in the Vietnam War knowing full well they served with tremendous courage and sacrifice. And yet when they returned home, they were not welcomed back as veterans from past wars were. They were largely scorned and denigrated for their service. And today, we acknowledge that as a moral failure by our society. And many returned with physical and psychological scars, which was exacerbated by the fact that they were not welcomed with open arms. And yet as we honor the veterans of the Vietnam War, it's important to emphasize that for many of these veterans, their service to our nation and their fellow fellow veterans has been never ending. When they returned stateside, many Vietnam veterans became active in their communities as first responders, in law enforcement, in education, elected officials, and business owners. And how these men and women returned home and dedicated themselves to the selfless care of their fellow service members and other residents is truly inspirational. And Vietnam veterans taught us that as individuals, we should offer our respect to service members even if we do not support the politics behind the war or the conflict in which they fight. We don't have to support the wars to support the warriors. And most importantly, our Vietnam veterans determine that no generation of warriors should be treated as poorly as they were upon returning home from foreign conflict. That those who wear the uniform will be treated with the respect and dignity and get the benefits and services that they deserve. And thankfully, this nation has heeded their call. So among the many veterans here today from around New York State, I'm proud to introduce, veterans here from Westchester and Putnam, Michael Bergen, Jerry Whitmore, Guy Hodges, my next door neighbor, by the way, Lou Caldera, Carl Roddy, director of the Putnam Veterans Service Agency, Antonio Costella, Steve Syd, Michael Marks, Louis Ferrari, Liam Baker, Philip Federline, Peter VanSkoy, Al Roskoski, James Mecha, Robert Everett Jr, Melvin Satchel, Rafael Torres, Joe Hunt, Robert Fine, and Roy Ateri. And to all of you, I say on behalf of a grateful nation and state, welcome home. We thank you for your selflessness, your sacrifice, and your courage. Mister president madam president, today I offer into the record of our proceedings a resolution that the state of New York wishes to express to its Vietnam veterans the respect and appreciation they deserve but not always get when they return home. So be it that this legislative body pause in our deliberations to recognize 03/29/2024 or 2026, excuse me, as Vietnam Veterans Day and to thank our brave Vietnam veterans for their honorable service to our nation, to our communities, and to their brothers and sisters who did not return home. I proudly vote

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Thank you, senator. Senator Ashby on the resolution.

[Senator Jake Ashby]: Thank you, madam president. I wanna thank senator Harkom for bringing, this resolution to the floor, and we are joined today by several Vietnam veterans and their families from, the capital region, including staff sergeant David Demare and his wife Connie, airman first class Jim Went and his daughter Carol, airman first class Jean Lapourco, sergeant Tom Maranello, specialist fifth class Wesley Boye and his wife, Deborah. And it is important for us to remember that when our Vietnam veterans returned from home, they experienced an alternate reality. And I think for many of us who had who have deployed, and experienced combat, that in itself is a different reality. And then to come back home and be treated the way that they were, I cannot imagine the state of confusion, the frustration, the angst that that they experienced. But they continue to serve. They continue to serve each and every day, making sure that the future generations of veterans don't experience what they had to endure and still endure today. Those memories that they continue to experience, I'm sure is what fuels their drive and the opportunities that we have each and every day here. I would also like to compliment OGS and our own Department of Veterans Services on the recent display in the Abrams Building for on mail call is what what it's called. And it's correspondence of letters going back and forth to, family members and veterans, during Vietnam. And there was one that I'd like to share today, madam president, if you'll indulge me, that I think that we should remember during our times and deliberations here. It's from Tyrone s panel to his daughter. Dear Tracy, I find it very hard to begin this letter. The things I want to say to you can never be fully expressed in words. I want to say I I so much want to say the right things. I want to say the things that will make you understand how very much I love you. Before you were born, like most men, I wanted a son. But when I saw you for the first time just a few minutes old, I knew. I could never love a son the way I loved you. For a son grows and becomes a man while a daughter is always a child to be loved and cared for. More than anything, I want you to know me and love me. I want the love that will grow between us to be one of understanding just as the love that exists between your mother and I. The next time I see you, you will be a little lady walking and talking. Learn how to say daddy. I love you with all my heart. Love daddy. On 11/30/1965, Tyrone Pannell was killed in action six months after his wife Marlene had given birth to their little girl and the litter this letter's recipient, Tracy Renee. Thank you, madam president.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Thank you, senator. Senator Steck on the resolution.

[Senator Dan Stec]: Thank you, madam president. I too would like to rise and thank senator Harcom for bringing this, resolution forward to commemorate March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day here in the state of New York. As my colleagues have already said, we owe a great deal of debt and gratitude to all of our veterans and especially those that were disrespected and and their value, wasn't shown to them upon their return from Vietnam. I I know a lot of Vietnam veterans and I'm thankful for their leadership and their example and their service and their sacrifice. And I'd be remiss if I didn't point out and thank a Vietnam veteran that's very, very special to me, my own father, who served in the Marine Corps in Vietnam. And so, dad, I love you and thank you for your service and sacrifice. Thank you for your fatherhood and and trying to make me into the person that I am. And, again, to all our Vietnam veterans, thank you for your service to our country.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Thank you, senator. Senator Zellner on the resolution.

[Senator Sean M. Ryan]: Thank you, madam president. Thank you, senator Harkom and leader Stuart Cousins for bringing this resolution forward. Today, I rise to recognize Vietnam Veterans Day in New York and thank a generation of men and women whose service came at a complicated time in our nation's history and whose impact is still felt today. We remember those who lost their lives, and we recognize those who came home and had to move forward, Often without the support they deserved. What they experienced didn't stay overseas. It became part of their lives. Around and their lives around them. And what stands out is that they made so so that they made sure no one else had to carry that experience. That's what we see in Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter seventy seven in Tonawanda, New York. Led by President Tom Thompson. With more than 700 members, including my friend, council member Jim Sheasley and retired detective Dan Brady. They've created a place where veterans can rely on each other. They provide food, help connect veterans to resources, host events, and maintain a space where people can come together and stay connected all through their own fundraising and commitment. It's simple. People showing up for each other. I've seen how service carries through families. My own family served in the army in Vietnam. My uncles Robert and Joseph Masich and my uncle Michael Zelner. Like so many families, that experience didn't end when they came home. It stayed with them and shaped the course of their lives in ways that were often heavy and complicated and deeply felt. So today, we recognize Vietnam veterans not just for their service, but for their lasting impact. And we affirm clearly and without question that they will never stand alone again. And I want to thank organizations like VVA Chapter seventy seven for the work they do every day to take care of those who served. Thank you.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Thank you, senator. Senator Borrelo on the resolution.

[Senator George M. Borrello]: Thank you, madam president. I also like to thank the sponsor, for this resolution to honor our Vietnam veterans on Vietnam Veterans Day here in New York State. I rise as the son of a Vietnam veteran. My father, Anthony Barello, and his only sibling, Frank Barello, served in Vietnam. Prior to Vietnam, that would not have happened. They would never have taken the only two children. So obviously, for my grandmother, it was a disturbing couple of years with both of them being, deployed in Vietnam. You know, this was a war fought by the working class, by people of color. This is who we sent there. And then when we came back, they did not get the respect that they deserve. They were the ones sent by our government to do this, and then they were treated like the ones that were, you know, responsible. And it was wrong. But it created a new era of respect following that. A new era of respect for those who serve, for our military, for the greatest fighting force in the world. But because of the fact that they were never welcomed home properly, to this day, it is always appropriate to address a Vietnam veteran and say welcome home. So to our Vietnam veterans that are here today, welcome home. God bless my family, my father, my uncle, my late uncle, and god bless The United States Of America. Thank you.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Thank you, senator. Senator Ryan on the resolution.

[Senator Sean M. Ryan]: Thank you, madam president. And and senator Harkim, thank you for bringing this this resolution. I too wanna thank all of our veterans, for those that served with the utmost bravery, ran into conflict, served in the war. But I also wanna say thank you, a shout out to my hero at home, my father, Patrick j Ryan, who served. He was a union electrician, drafted, went and served as a navy CB, and he was, fun fact, well, not a fun fact, but honorable. He was in a tight offensive. So I just wanna give him a shout out at home. If you're there, if you're watching, which 100% chance you're not, just wanna say thanks, dad. Thank you for your service. I'm honored to be your son. Thank you.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Thank you. Senator Adabo on the resolution.

[Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.]: Thank you very much, madam president. I'd like to join my colleagues in acknowledging and thanking the courage and sacrifice of our Vietnam veterans today. And I wanna thank senator Harkin for giving us the the moment to do so. We have heard it that they've answered the call our country gave them, and unfortunately, when they came back, it wasn't such a a pleasant welcome. You know, we can say thank you. We can say thank you. We acknowledge it. But to me, actions speak louder than words. Resolution is one way. But this body can put politics aside, and I love to be on the Veterans Committee because that's what we do. We can put politics aside, and now is our moment as legislators to shine and show the respect during the budget process and during the legislative process. So I really hope that when the budget does settles, we have done what we could for our veterans, all veterans today, Vietnam veterans, and certainly during the legislative process. In my little neck of the woods in Queens County, we have one of the largest populations of veterans in the city, roughly 40,000, and a third of those are Vietnam veterans. So, again, to understand that, Veterans Day is not just one day of the year. In my opinion, it's every day of the year. We thank our veterans each and every day, and today we acknowledge and thank our Vietnam veterans. Thank you very much. Madam president, I'll be voting yes.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Thank you, senator. Senator Chan on the resolution.

[Unknown Senator (Marine and retired NYPD)]: Thank you, my, madam president. I would not be a United States Marine if I didn't rise today to thank my predecessors whom I've known many of in the United States Marines. I spent about three and a half years in Marine Corps Air Station, New River, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. I spent seven months on The United States vessel USS Guadalcanal as well as the USS Austin. And I wanna thank our Vietnam veterans for teaching me my trade because I learned a lot from you. I learned to be that rough and tough United States Marine, that guy, a force in readiness from guys like you. So I just wanted to extend to me to you guys my personal thanks. Thank you very much.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Thank you, senator. Senator Comery on the resolution.

[Senator Leroy Comrie]: I rise today to thank senator Parkham for continuing a tradition that's important in our senate and important in this country that we recognize our Vietnam veterans for their service, that we acknowledge the mistakes that were made when they return home. And as Senator Dabo said that we do everything we can as legislators to ensure that the veterans are now getting the services and resources that they need. One of which is restoring and helping to restore some of the VA centers and, post that are in desperate need of repair, some of which go back, to not having been repaired since the seventies. So I hope as senator, Senator Davos said, can put actions to words, but we need to put actions to deeds as well, by making sure that our veterans and the the twilight of their years, can have the best of their years by having facilities that are worthy of their service, worthy of their time. You know, I I just missed the draft. I I graduated from school just as the draft was ending. That was one of the happiest times of my life, to tell you the truth. I didn't have to go, but I have to salute all of the men and women that went, that sacrificed their lives, and they're still sacrificing their lives today. So we must do what we can to honor our veterans. I say aye to the resolution. Thank you, madam.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Thank you, senator. Senator Bailey on the resolution.

[Senator Jamaal T. Bailey]: Thank you, madam president. Thank you, senator Harkin for this, excuse me, for this really important resolution. This is one of these, nice moments in this chamber when there's not a partisan bone in here. We get to speak about heroes, and thank you for doing what you did, signing up to save people that you never met, that you didn't know, and would never know. But you signed up anyway, you saved them. And you and you saved our country during that. So I wanna thank you for that. I wanna thank you for never forgetting what this country is supposed to be in those ideals, and you carry it out every single day. So I just wanna say from the bottom of my heart, thank you. We can't forget you. And, Senator Harkom and also Senator Scarcellus Banton and Assembly Member Deez over in the other chamber have speaking about a campaign to end veteran poverty. And so many of our vets live in poverty. So many of our vets can't make ends meet, and I think that's atrocious for people who literally have laid their lives down for strangers. And so we have to do better, not just in this chamber, but in every state house around the country to make sure that people who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in their families are able to be taken care of. Thank you for your service. Thank you for your existence, and thank you for your bravery. I vote I on the resolution, madam president. Thank

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: you. Senator Todisco on the resolution.

[Senator Jim Tedisco]: Thank you, madam president. Well, today, as we salute our Vietnam veterans, I think, by extension, we have to remember all the men and women. I call them the best, the brightest, most courageous fighting force for good in the world, the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. We've talked about our heroes. The men and women here are our heroes. And I think of my dad, who was, tech sergeant Nicholas Todisco, served in Helene, New Guinea in World War two. And today, I also had the opportunity to, thank one of my constituents. He's, from the 44th Senatorial District. He's airman first class Jim Went. And we had a nice discussion about, his service, and I thanked him and showed his appreciation. But we also talked about the fact that it has been mentioned here. It seems two different camps grow in any any war or battle. This is a good war or this is a bad war? I think we'll agree. There are no good wars. People die in war. Americans die in war. Our enemies die in war. So when they came back and they said this was a bad war, well, there may be necessities for wars, and we can debate the necessity for a war. But we can never say our men and women served and put their lives on the line and left their families because it was a good war or a bad war. They didn't cut and run. They didn't cut and run. Their country said our freedom and liberty in some way or those of others that we respect so much is on the line, and they served. Now in the back of their mind, they may have thought, I don't think I should be here. I don't think this is a necessity. But The United States Of America and what it stands for and what we fought to build here from the very beginning of our founding fathers, they believed in so much that they said, those who are in our government, who send us here, we're gonna go to protect the this great nation and to protect freedom and liberty. And I think we have to show tremendous respect for that because that's why we have and live in the greatest and freest nation in the world. A lot of other countries who were born with these inalienable rights, maybe have they have a great document there. They have their own constitution. They have their own type of type of declaration of independence, but they don't live the freedoms and liberties we do in this nation at the highest level of, I believe, any group of individuals in any part of the world. So today, I I thank airman first class Jim Wendt. I thank all those Vietnam veterans here who said, I can make any decision I want about that, but my country and what it stands for is something I'm willing to put my life on the line for. And I thank you all, past, present, and future. And if dad is watching, I thank him for giving me the life I've had here, and I I show the appreciation for all you've done for us. Thank you, madam president.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Thank you, senator. Senator Fahey on the resolution.

[Unknown Senator (female, Capital Region ties)]: Thank you, madam president. I see a couple of, old friends, up in the galleys, so I just want to, join my colleagues in paying this extraordinary tribute to such extraordinary extraordinary men and women that I've had the privilege of getting to know over the last good few years. I'm also old enough to remember, when our country did not give the welcoming, especially to our Vietnam veterans. And so I do think it is so important that we continue to show our extraordinary gratitude to to make amends, if you will, for the times when we didn't show that extraordinary gratitude. So it's wonderful to see, servicemen Maranello and Luparco. And I just need to add the the, what's so remarkable about them as well as so many other veterans is that they come back and they keep serving. So it is embodied in their very being this service before self. And it's something that I'm so glad that we are honoring here today because I think it's something that all of us need to be reminded of that what has made this country what it is is because of those who have served in such an incredibly selfless way, but they really embody this spirit of service before self. And they come back and continue to serve the community in such an extraordinary variety of ways. So I too am in their debt and to stand here with deep, deep appreciation. I thank our colleague, senator Harkom, for bringing this resolution to the floor. Thank you. With that, I'm in support, madam president.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Thank you. Senator Lanza on the resolution.

[Senator Andrew J. Lanza]: Thank you, madam president. First, let me thank senator Harkom for continuing this, what I believe to be, very important tradition, especially here in the New York State Senate. Senator Bailey talked about the fact that today we're all together, and we ought to be proud. And he's right. I'm gonna I'm gonna remind you of a few more reasons why every member in this senate should have special pride in this day, and why New Yorkers should be especially proud of Vietnam Veterans Day. When I was first elected here, I was approached by a Staten Island Vietnam veteran named Lester Modelowicz. He came to me and said, we're trying to establish Vietnam Veterans Day here in New York and across the nation, and we're meeting a lot of resistance. Would you write the bill? And, of course, I did. I came in I'm not sure if everyone's aware. I came in at my class, if you will. I had the privilege of coming in with majority leader, Stuart Cousins, and my brothers, senator Grifo. And as senator Bailey alluded, when we wrote this bill, we came together immediately, and we worked together, and we lobbied our colleagues in this body, and it wasn't hard to do. We talked to our friends in the assembly. Assemblyman Matt Titone carried the bill there. We, we spoke to the governor, then governor Patterson, and we convinced him. And we did it together. There were no Republicans. There were no Democrats. There were friends. There were colleagues. There were people who recognized that a wrong was done and we needed to do something about it. So as you know, in on 03/29/1973, just a little background, why do we do it this way? The last combat troops came home from Vietnam. And has been said, it's an understatement to say they weren't treated well. They were treated horribly. What happened at that moment and thereafter was shameful on behalf of the so many in this country that just were lost in the way they treated them. So we wrote that law. It was passed here, passed in the assembly. Governor Patterson signed it. And the following year on in 2009, the first Vietnam Veterans Celebration occurred on Staten Island. We then, this body, many who are not here anymore, a few of us are, we then lobbied to other states to do the same. We had rolling thunder assist us, Legislative bodies from around the country reached out to us to talk about it. And one by one, states across the land did the same thing. Finally, on 03/28/2017, president Trump signed the Vietnam Veteran War Recognition Act. And so now it is the law of the land in America. You know, 2,700,000 US soldiers served in country during the war. More than 6,000,000 served in other capacities. More than 60,000 US soldiers lost their lives. I mean, think about that number. 60,000 US soldiers lost their lives. I do an event every year on Staten Island. We do a collage of the Staten Islanders who lost their lives. And as I get older, the photos get younger. And what you see is that the people who fought for us, remember, put the politics aside, put the war aside even. Those Americans sacrificed and lost their lives to stand up for that flag and everything it represents. And when we do this ceremony and I look at this video that my staff prepares with the help of the Vietnam Veterans chapter of Staten Island. They were 18 years old, majority leader. 18 year old, dare I say kids. I'm old. I could say it. When I was young and being taught about the Vietnam Veterans War by the adults that had the responsibility to do it, I didn't hear anything good about the veterans. I didn't. I'm a child of the seventies. In fact, I heard everything bad. You would have thought that we, they didn't serve honorably, courageously, bravely, effectively, successfully, and that's a lie. We all know the major battles, the battle of Lodraine, the battle of Khe Sanh, the Tet Offensive, Hamburger Hill, Easter Offensive. You know what they all have in common? The American soldiers won every single battle. The major battles and the minor battles. They won every battle they were sent in to fight. You know, president Kennedy sent the first troops in. We we now know he had no mind to escalate. Nixon ultimately ended it. Johnson president Johnson escalated it, in my opinion, mismanaged it. But none of those, whether you like the president, didn't like the president, liked the war, didn't like the war, None of those things were ever legitimate, honest excuses to hate the troops and that's what happened. So madam leader, majority leader, why did we do this? You remember. People came to us and said, well, we have Veterans Day. Newspaper outlets said, why do we need this day? The answer was simple. Something different and shameful happened to these troops when they came home. We've all talked about it. Thanks to whatever, the craziness of the time, craziness which we see, revisiting. You had Hollywood elites, it's easy from their towers to say what they said at the time. You had warped, in my opinion, politicians not saying the right things. You had scurrilous members of academia really preaching the hate. You go back, you could read all about it, you could see it. I remember as a kid seeing Jane Fonda on an anti aircraft gun pointed up in the sky meant to shoot 21 year old American flyers out of the sky. It's hard to believe, but then again, you look out the window today, it's easy to believe. So we did it because something different happened and we needed to do something about it. My faith teaches me that when you do something wrong, you should have contrition, that you should resurrect good from darkness. And I think that's what this does. I think we need to educate. By having this day, we remind our fellow Americans, our young fellow Americans, this should never happen again. And we do that a lot in this chamber with various things. And I think most of all, it allows us every single year to say thank you. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you to our troops. Thank you to our veterans. And as senator Harkom and my colleagues have already said, welcome home. Welcome home. Welcome home.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Thank you, senator. Leader Stuart Cousins to close.

[Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins]: Thank you so much, madam president. And, you know, when I came out, there were maybe two or three names on the list who were going to speak about the, Vietnam War veterans and what they mean to us and to this chamber. And of course, as people got up and spoke, more and more wanted to make sure that there was no question about how we as a chamber, we who are the beneficiaries of your sacrifice, your bravery, and your courage feel about you and what you've sacrificed. So I am glad that you've taken the time out of your busy schedule to indulge us as we thank you, welcome you back, and let you know that the history of what you fought for, who you fought for, and how you were treated is acknowledged by people who again sit in these chambers because of your courage. Last week, we had cadets from West Point, and it's hard to look at these young people knowing that who knows what battle they'll go into, especially in a time like this, and not think about what we already know to be true. War is hell. It's ugly. A lot of times people send people to do things that they think might be a good idea, and people like you are left to bring the valor, to put everything on the line and hope you survive. I want to thank senator Lanza for bringing back the history of how this day came. And yes, we were in the same class together. And it was an easy vote for everyone. And it was easy for me because I have had the privilege of being a child in a military family. My dad was a World War II veteran, Purple Heart Bronze Star. Again, he served in a segregated army and when he came home, came back to a segregated country. He wasn't thanked. He didn't care. He knew that his service was important. My brother is a Vietnam War vet marine, and he came back, he wasn't welcome back either. So it is a privilege to be part of a body that recognizes how important it is that we have people in this country who despite what the chattering classes says, what the masses might say, still have enough fidelity to this country and its ideals to show up, and I thank you for that. I wanna thank senator Harkom for always sponsoring this day and bringing this resolution forward, And I also wanna give a shout out to the chair of our veterans committee, Senator Jessica Skycellis Banton, to also as the ranker, Senator Ashby and all of the the, veterans here, and say especially to our Vietnam veterans, I know there's many from Yonkers who grew up, you know, raise your hand, let me know. Yonkers in the house. No? Yes? Over there. Here you go. Oh, thank you. But I know that you represent so many who couldn't be here for for all those reasons. If you're like my brother, you're not looking for accolades. He's like, I know so many people of the 60,000 that senator Lanza referred to. So many were his friends. He served with them. The fact that he survived was almost good enough for him. And I know the humility of those who serve. The fact that you're survived, the fact that you're here, the fact that you could enjoy days with your loved ones serving your community, that's almost enough gratitude. But we are here to tell you that we know that it's never enough. And the commitment to continue to honor our service men and women is alive and well in this chamber. You will always be welcomed here. You will always be welcomed back and we will continue to push forward the policies that allow not only you, but the next generations of those who would devote the full measure to our liberation and our freedom as Americans also enjoy the same. Welcome back and thank you so much for being here.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Thank you, leader Stuart Cousins. To our Vietnam veterans, thank you for your service, thank you for your sacrifice, we appreciate you, we say welcome home. On behalf of the senate, we extend to you the privileges and courtesies of this house. Please rise and be recognized. Welcome home. Senator Generis.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Madam president, I believe that resolution was previously adopted.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Resolution was previously adopted on January 21.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Let's move on to another previously adopted resolution, resolution fifteen fifty five by senator O'Meara. Please read that, resolution's title and recognize senator O'Meara.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Secretary will read.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Resolution fifteen fifty five by senator O'Meara honoring investigator Michael Thetke of the Chemung County Sheriff's Office upon the occasion his his designation as a recipient of the order of the Blue Heart award from from pardon me, from Wounded Blue.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Senator Mara on the resolution.

[Senator Thomas F. O’Mara]: Thank you, madam president. I rise today, to honor investigator Michael Thetke of the Chemung County Sheriff's Department, criminal investigation division. In keeping with our long standing tradition of recognizing exceptional service, this legislative body is proud to honor investigator Thetke as the recipient of the Order of the Blue Heart Award from Wounded Blue, the national organization supporting law enforcement officers injured or disabled on the job. He was also presented earlier today with the 2026 New York State Senate Commendation Award for his courage and dedication to our community. Investigator Thetke has served with distinction for more than fourteen years, exemplifying courage, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to public safety. Tragically, two years ago, on March 29, he sustained a severe near life ending on duty injury while apprehending a suspect. Chasing a suspect across the parking lot, a getaway car pulled up. Investigator Thecke tackled the perpetrator onto the hood of that vehicle. The driver accelerated across the parking lot and turned sharply, throwing investigator Thetke and the perpetrator to the pavement on the parking lot. He ended up with a fractured skull, a brain bleed, and multiple injuries and fractures to virtually every section of his spine, cervical, thoracic and lumbar. Required extensive hospitalization and rehabilitation and in fact, just recently has undergone several, spine surgeries to get him to where he is today. Investigator, please rise. These investigators joined here by his wife, Patrice. They are the parents of two boys, four and seven. The evening of this injury, Patrice was told by the doctors, say goodbye. Well, he survived. And about a week later, started coming out of a coma. And at that point, the doctors told Patrice, he's never gonna walk. Be prepared for that. He's walking today. He's amongst us, and he wants to return to the job that he loves. Currently, on a two zero seven c disability, he still wants to come back when he's able to this with his injuries. Beyond his role in investigation, he served as commander of the Chemung County SWAT team, providing leadership for high risk operations. He's been an instructor training the next generation of law enforcement officers, and he was the first drug recognition expert in his department, earning the highest grade point average in his training class. He served on the New York State Threat Assessment Management System team, helping to safeguard schools and local businesses. As president of the deputy sheriff's union elected by his peers, he had earned the respect and confidence of all who served alongside him. Therefore, madam president, as miss as investigative Thicke embodies the integrity, courage, and selfless service, his dedication has left enduring impact on the Chamot County Sheriff's Office, our community, and the people of this great state. It is my honor to ask this legislative body to pause in its deliberations to commend investigator Michael Thetke for his outstanding service, leadership, and commitment to public safety, and to extend him all of the courtesies and privileges of the house. Thank you, madam president, and thank you, investigator Thetke.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Thank you, senator. Senator Chad on the resolution.

[Unknown Senator (Marine and retired NYPD)]: Thank you, madam president, and thank you, senator O'Mara for bringing forth this resolution. To investigator Ducky, I think, I told you earlier that I'm also a retired law enforcement agent with NYPD of twenty seven years. I feel compelled to stand up here, and thank you for laying down the sacrifices that you did. And and that's what I wanted to say. I know how fast things can turn south out in the street. And, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you very much.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Thank you, senator. To investigator Thetke, thank you for your service. We wish you the very best of health. I welcome you on behalf of the senate. We extend to you the privileges and courtesies of this house. Please continue standing and be recognized. The resolution was adopted on February 10. Senator Generis.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Next up is previously adopted resolution seventeen ninety four by senator Ramos. Please read that title and recognize senator Ramos.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Secretary, we will read.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Resolution seventeen ninety four by senator Ramos commemorating the one hundred fifteenth anniversary of the triangle shirtwaist factory fire on 03/25/2026.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Senator Ramos, the resolution.

[Senator Jessica Ramos]: Thank you, madam president. When we talk about New York, we often talk about its skyline, its energy, and its promise, and all of that is made possible by workers. On 03/25/1911, New York was forced to confront what happens when those workers are treated as disposable. A 146 people lost their lives at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, mostly young immigrant women, seamstresses, workers who showed up to do their jobs and never made it home. They were trapped, doors were locked, safety was ignored, and profit was placed above people. That tragedy was not inevitable. It was a failure of responsibility. But what followed matters just as much. Workers organized, families demanded demanded accountability, and this state made a choice. We passed laws. We strengthened protections. We began to say clearly that the dignity of work is not negotiable. That is the legacy of the triangle fire. Not just what what happened, but what we chose to do about it. Because history does not move on its own. It moves when people decide that things must change and that responsibility now belongs to us. Today, the details may look different, but the question is the same. Today, many of the workers most vulnerable to exploitation are still immigrants. The Irish and Eastern European immigrants of that era are the Central American, South American, and African immigrants of today. People who come here to work, to build, to care for their families, and who too often are made to feel invisible or afraid to speak up when something is wrong. The conditions may look different than they did in 1911, but the underlying question has not changed. Who is protected and who is left exposed? Honoring those workers means more than remembrance. It means doing the work, enforcing our labor laws, strengthening safety standards, protecting immigrant workers, making sure that no one has to choose between their livelihood and their life. Because the promise of New York has never been abstract. It is that if you work hard, you can live with dignity. And that promise only holds true if we are willing to uphold it. Today, we remember those 146 workers, and we recommit ourselves to the responsibility their lives demand of us to make sure no worker in New York is ever treated as expendable again. Thank you, madam president. I vote aye.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Thank you, senator. Senator Jackson on the resolution.

[Senator Robert Jackson]: Thank you, madam president. Today, we must mark a solemn anniversary, one that continues to demand our conscious and our actions. And though we gather here in Albany, the echoes of that day in 1911 still reach us, reminding us that what happened in a factory in New York City was not distant from government, but a failure of it. Young immigrant women, workers whose labor power, a growing city, were met not with protection but with peril. Locked outdoors became death sentences. Smoke became testimony. And from the horror rose, demand that this nation could no longer ignore that workers are not disposable, that women are not invincible, and that immigrants are no strangers to the American story. They are central to it. And this tragedy forced the the country to confront the brutal cause of exploitation. It awakened a conscience that helped shape labor protections we now consider fundamental. Face first, safer workplace, the right to organize, the dignity of the weekend, the promise of social security. These were not gifts. They were victories carved from grief, courage, and collective struggle. And so this resolution is not only about remembrance, it is about responsibility. It is time when immigrants were still vilified, when labor is too often devalued, when hard work, hard won, protections are treated as negotiable. And we are reminded that progress is never permanent unless we defend it. To honor the triangle workers is not a look back, but is a stand guard. To ensure that no workers is trapped between a paycheck and their safety, and that no doors ever locked against justice again. Memory is not passive, it is a mandate For those who perish from the moment they ignite it and for the future, duty bound to protect, I vote I on this resolution. Thank you, madam chair president.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Thank you, senator. Senator Bailey on the resolution.

[Senator Jamaal T. Bailey]: Thank you, madam president. Thank you, sir to senator Armulz for this important resolution. I'm looking gonna look at this through a different lens, and I often speak about I look at things through the lens of my children. In this past weekend, my my daughter and I'm oldest daughter, Giada, we were speaking about this because she's learning about this in school. And so when I realized this resolution was coming on today, I I sent her a message. I said, hey. Can you tell me what what is it that you got from me? And she gave me some facts that she said, this is my 11 year old daughter that and these are her exact words. The fire killed hundred forty six people and was one of the deadliest workplace accidents in the history of New York City. All but 17 of the dead people were women, most of them immigrants looking for a better life in the Gilded Age. We'll stop right there for a second and see the the the parallel of people coming to this country to seek prosperity, to seek positivity. And by virtue of unfair and unethical working conditions, their lives were taken. This fire started on the eighth floor and people were oblivious to the fire because of the loud equipment and due to the poor working conditions, there was no way of escape. After the fire, a factory investigating commission was created and held 59 public hearings, listened to 472 witnesses, the information and stories filled over 7,000 pages. It's really important that sometimes we don't realize the gravity of what we do and how, like, history in the context of what we do is really important. Yes, I'm speaking about my 11 year old daughter who I'm incredibly proud is learning about the labor movement and social equity and social justice. But what we do in this floor and what we do for the people of the great state of New York, we should always be proud of it. That these are things that will stand the test of time and we have to make sure that people understand how that happened, why it happened, and be resolved that we never permit this to happen again. Workers rights are incredibly important, they're crucial, and if we need to let people have decent lives, we need to be able to let people work in respect, decency, and and to have them have great working conditions. So for those reasons, I support this resolution. And I'm thankful to my daughter Giada for, having the the the the prescience, so to speak, to be able to have had this lesson. Thank you, madam president.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Thank you, senator. Senator Ryan on the resolution.

[Senator Sean M. Ryan]: Thank you, madam president, and thank you to senator Ramos for bringing this up, our our esteemed labor chair. Thank you. So I just wanna make you today, we remember those hundred and forty six workers, but, you know, I wanna make sure that we all know that this fire and this tragedy did not go without, not just consequence and make sure that their sacrifice wasn't just in vain. And it became a real turning point, in a fight for workers and workplace safety. The triangle fire exposed the dangerous conditions faced by workers in the early twentieth century. We heard it locked doors, unsafe exits. They didn't even have fire escapes, overcrowded factories. But this tragedy led to the outrage that led to reform reforms, including stronger workplace safety standards, fire codes, and labor protections. The the the factory, the tragedy directly impacted the creation of workers' rights organizations. Labor laws have paved the way for OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. In response to the tragedy, New York State launched the Factory Investigation Commission, which conducted an in-depth inspections of industrial workplaces. Their findings led to at least 30 new labor laws, setting a precedent for state and federal reforms. You know, the fire also helped fuel momentum for child labor laws, setting minimum work ages, and set minimums or maximum for young workers in their hours. You know, although we have made great strides in workplace safety, unfortunately, today, more than ever, labor rights are under threat. As a 28 card carrying union member, labor advocate, labor leader, you know, you have to understand that these fights and these issues are not behind us. As a lawmaker, I believe we have a responsibility to always stand with workers, not corporations that put profits over safety. We must ensure as lawmakers that history does not repeat itself in the manner that that this tragedy happened. No worker, and senator Ramos said it, no worker should ever have to risk their life to earn a living. So on this one hundred fifteenth anniversary, I wanna reaffirm my commitment to protecting workers, ensuring safe workplaces, and strengthening labor laws, and I certainly invite my colleagues to do the same. Thank you very much. I vote aye.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Thank you. Senator mayor on the resolution.

[Senator Shelley B. Mayer]: Thank you, madam president. Thank you, senator Ramos, for introducing this resolution. I rise to support it to commemorate the hundred and fifteenth anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire and to honor the individuals, 146 workers whose lives were lost, most of them young women and girls, largely Italian and Jewish immigrants. This past January, I had the honor of receiving the Clara Lemlik Public Service Award from the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial, a scholarship fund which provides scholarships to the children of workers who are killed or injured on the job. An award carrying the legacy of Clara Lemlich, a fearless labor leader and a woman, I would note, who organized garment workers and demanded fair wages and humane working conditions despite physical attacks, intimidation, and attempts to silence her by factory owners, she persisted. And in nineteen o nine, ironically, she inspired 20,000 garment workers to go on strike, which lasted till 1910 and resulted in better wages and working conditions for the members of the ILGW. But unfortunately and tragically, the owners of the factory for the triangle fire did not participate in the industry agreement. And as a result, in 1911, those a hundred and forty six people died. I think there's a lesson to be learned there. We enact laws in response to this, as my colleagues have said, but we demand that employers follow these laws. And whether it's a voluntary agreement or a requirement by statute, we are here today to say these are not optional, as my colleagues have said. These are not if you can. These are mandatory requirements that they are followed to protect our neighbors, our workers, and so many of our immigrant workers in this moment as they were not followed then. Thank you. I vote aye. Thank you.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Senator Rhodes on the resolution.

[Senator Steven Rhoads]: Thank you, madam president. As the, the ranker on the senate labor committee, I rise in support of the resolution. It is incredibly important to recognize that the triangle shirtwaist factory fire was a seminal moment, not just in the history of New York State, but in the history of this country. For those who are unfamiliar with the story, though I think most in this room are, the fire in the Shirt Waste Factory occupied the 8th To 10th Floors of that building. Exit doors were locked to prevent workers from taking unauthorized breaks and prevent theft. There were no sprinklers in the building. The fire escape, the one fire escape that they had, and there was a question as to whether it was properly secured to the building or not, twisted in the heat of the fire, making sure that that could not be used as an escape route. And unable to escape the growing inferno, people resorted to trying to climb down elevator shafts only to fall to their deaths in those shafts. People jumped out windows falling to their deaths. In total, a 140 six victims ranging in age from 14 to 43 years old lost their lives. But the response was incredibly important. The response prompted not only the modern labor movement, but the response prompted so many legislative changes that brought attention to the plight of workers and the safety of workers, but also brought actual tangible results. Francis Perkins, was a witness to the fire, actually advanced legislation as part of the ILGWU and the committee on public safety that they formed, which actually created the fifty four hour bill, limiting the number of work hours that could be worked in a week, was instrumental in the New York State Legislature's creation of the factory investigating committee. They started with the issue of fire safety. That committee produced 64 bill recommendations, 60 of which were actually enacted by this body. Everything that we take for granted today from modern labor laws to building access and egress, fireproofing requirements, availability of fire extinguishers, the installation of alarm systems, automatic sprinkler systems were all the result ultimately of this particular fire. Unions fought for better working conditions. Ultimately, it led to the creation of elevator regulations, modern fire codes, the modern New York State Industrial Code, and ultimately OSHA regulations. As Francis Perkins became the commissioner of labor here in New York State enacting that first industrial code under the Roosevelt administration, and then, wound up becoming the first female cabinet secretary in the history of The United States as The United States commissioner of labor, enacting those first OSHA standards. Today is not only a day to remember the 146 lives that were lost, But it's also an opportunity to recognize that those lives were not lost in vain and that the fight does continue. We have a responsibility in this chamber and across our country to ensure that workplace safety, not only in private industry, but even in our own state facilities, is paramount. And let's use this as an opportunity to recommit ourselves to that effort. Thank you, madam president. I vote aye.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Thank you, senator. Senator Fernandez on the resolution.

[Senator Nathalia Fernandez]: Thank you, madam president, and thank you to senator Ramos for this truly important resolution. A hundred and fifty years this tragedy happened, but the the feelings that we have retelling the stories, the emotions that that we exude in in putting ourselves in that place, it's it really is a lot, and it can make you emotional. It should make you emotional, and it should make you determine to make sure it never happens again. And everyone had said a great piece about the changes that we did, and senator Ramos, even after her, speech, shared that our fire trucks, now the ladders had had to extend to certain heights because during that fire, they could only get to the 2nd Floor and they couldn't get into the building to save the people. So on this one hundred and fiftieth anniversary, I too recommit myself because still workers are working in dangerous conditions. Still, we don't have the proper safety measures and still dignity is being fought to make sure that every worker can survive in their job and and continue to live dignified lives. So I'm truly grateful for this resolution, and I thank senator Ramos for bringing it to the floor today.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Thank you, senator. The resolution was adopted on March 24. Senator Generis.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Now let's move on to previously adopted resolution sixteen sixty four by senators Gallivan and Zellner. And I read this title and begin by calling out senator Gallivan,

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: please. Secretary Will Reed. Resolution sixteen sixty four by senator Gallivan. Mourning and death of Jonathan a Dandies, president of rich of rich baseball operations, inductee of the Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame, and devoted member of his community.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Senator Gallivan on the resolution.

[Senator Patrick M. Gallivan]: I rise, madam president, to honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Jonathan a Dandies, a man who touched countless lives in Western New York and whose spirit continues to inspire. Born in Queens, he chose Buffalo as his home over fifty years ago and was a person whose commitment to excellence, compassion for others, and unwavering integrity set him apart as a true leader and friend. His dedication to his work, his community, and his family, Marcy, Leo and Lizette, Aaron and Adam, Luca and Leaf, was evident in everything he did. John approached every challenge with humility and determination, always seeking to lift those around him. His kindness knew no bounds whether mentoring, volunteering, or befriending. He showed us the power of empathy, generosity, and community mindedness. Countless people in Western New York have been the beneficiary of John's good deeds and are forever grateful for the ways he enriched their lives and our community. John was a Buffalo Baseball Hall of Famer and longtime president of Rich Baseball Operations. He was instrumental in the design and opening of then pilot, now Salem Field. His community services was was vast. He served as a chair of numerous organizations, including the Ralph c Wilson Explore and More Children's Museum, the Shays Performing Arts Center, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, the Buffalo Zoo, the Erie County Medical Center, Visit Buffalo Niagara, and the Upstate New York Transplant Services Foundation. He was also a past president of the New York State Restaurant Association. A long surviving kidney transplant recipient, he was a director of the National Kidney Foundation. And as a 1974 University at Buffalo graduate, he was the longest serving member of the UB Council. In 2017, the Buffalo News named John an outstanding citizen of Western New York. John had an uncanny ability to bring people together, to forge bonds, and to remind us all through his good example of the importance of community. His legacy is not only in the the work he accomplished, but in the hearts he touched and the lives he changed. As John's daughter, Aaron, recently said, if you made memories at the Bison's, Canal Side, Outer Harbor, Shays, exploring more and more, then he touched your life in some way. As we celebrate and honor the remarkable life of a true community leader, we would all do well to carry forward his values and honor him by striving by striving to emulate his good example. It is my great privilege, madam president, to present and support this resolution honoring one of the finest people Western New York has ever seen, my dear friend, Jonathan a Dandies. Thank you.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Thank you, senator. Senator Zellner on the resolution.

[Senator Sean M. Ryan]: Thank you, madam president. Thank you, senator Galvin. Unlike senator Ryan's father, I'm pretty sure John's, family is watching this right now. I want to thank them for all they've done for our community and loaning him to us. This resolution is about the kind of impact one person can have on a community over time. And senator Galvin has already said a lot about John's contribution to our community, but what stands out to me is how people in Buffalo experience that impact, not through the titles he had, but through what he helped create a downtown ballpark that brought life back into a city, a place where families gather, where memories are made, and where you feel a sense of pride in our city. And beyond that, he showed up across our cultural institutions and across our health care systems and organizations. He stayed involved, and he stayed committed. And that matters, especially for his family because we think about his family, especially Leo and Aaron and his grandchildren. His legacy is something that our entire community can see and feel. It's in Buffalo. It's in the places he helped build and the community he helped strengthen. That's something lasting, and it's something meaningful. And I join my colleagues in extending my condolences to his family and vote aye on this resolution.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Thank you, senator. The resolution was adopted on March 5. Senator Generis.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Madam president, let's open today's resolutions for cosponsorship.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: The resolutions are open for cosponsorship. Should you choose not to be a cosponsor, please notify the desk. Senator Generis.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: I have a

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: motion here by the senator Harkom on page 29. I offer the following amendments to calendar five thirty two, senate print ninety twenty b, and ask that said bill retain its place on third reading calendar.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: The amendments are received and the bill will retain its place on the third reading calendar. Senator Generis.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Please take up the calendar.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Secretary will read.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Calendar number one sixteen, senate print thirty four forty three by senator Harcombe, an act to amend the executive law.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Section two, this act should be complete immediately.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Adabble with GNR Skruger, Ort, Sukad, and Zelnick.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Announce the results. Ayes, 59. The bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Council number three twenty seven, senate print thirty seven fifty eight by senator Clear, enact to amend the general business law.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Section four, this acts for the defect immediately. Call the roll. Adabo, GNRS Kruger, Ort, Sukadens, Zelner.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Amongst the results.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: In relation to calendar three twenty seven, voting in negative are senators Barela, Kisanovitz Patrick, Gallivan, Grifle Helmy, Martins Mattera, Murray, Ort, Rhodes, Walzer, Weber, and White. Iced 46, and age 13.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: The bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Calendar number 330, senate print sixty four seventy five, by senator clear, an action on the public housing law.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Section two, this action will take effect on the ninetieth day of Chabakumalo.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Adabo, GNR, Krueger, Ort, Zulcot, Zelner.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Announce the results.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Aye. 59. The

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Calendar number March, senate print sixty nine seventy, senator Adabo, enactment of tax law.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Section three, this action will affect immediately. Call the roll. Adabo, GNR Struger, Ort, Sukad, and Zelner.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Announce the results.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Ayes, 59.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: The bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Calendar number 348, senate print eighty two seventy six by senator Harcom, enactment of public officers law.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Section two, this action could affect immediately.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Dabo, GNRS Kruger, or Zukahn Zellner.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Announce the results.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: In relation to counter three forty eight voted in a negative, senator White. Ayes 58 and ayes one.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: So bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Counter number four thirty eight, senate print 70 by senator Kavanaugh, an act from the banking law.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Section two that's actually effective on the thirtieth day of Shah Bikamal law. Call the roll. Vedavo, GNR Skruger, or Sukhan Zelman.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Announce the results.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: In relation to calendar four thirty eight, voting in the negative are senators Ashby, Morello, Kansas City Fitzpatrick Chan, Gallivan, Griffin Helming, Lanza Martins, Matera, Murray, Ort, Colombo, Rhodes, Rollins, and Stack, Todisco, Wallsworth, Weber, and White. I ask 39, ace 20.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: The bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Calendar number four sixty eight, senate print fifty one seventy seven by senator Comrie. An act to amend the executive law.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: The bill will be laid inside for today.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Calendar number four seventy, senate print 85 pardon me, 8357 by senator Sanders. An act to amend the state finance law.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Section three. This action will affect immediately. Call the roll. Adabo, GNR, Krueger, Ort, Sukad, and Zelner.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Announce the results.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: In relation to the count of four seventy, voting in negative. Senator Walz of ayes 58. Nays one.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: The bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Calendar number '4 71, senate print thirty five eighteen by Senator Scarcella Spanton, an act of relation to the adoption of fentanyl abuse and overdose prevention task force.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Section seven, this action will be effect immediately. Call the roll. Adabo, Gianaris Krueger, or Zukahn Zauner.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Announce the results.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Ayes, 59.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: The bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Calendar number 44, assembly number 4677 b by assembly member Jackson, enactment in the insurance law.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Section four, this action will take effect 01/01/2028. Call the roll. Adabo, Gnars Kruger, Ort, Sukhan, Zoner.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Announce the results.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Ayes, 59.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: The bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Calendar number 497, senate print 900 by senator Martinez, enactment of local finance law.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Section two, this action will defect immediately.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Adabo, Gennaro, Kruger, Ort, Sukadens, Zelner.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Announce the results.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Ayes will be not.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: The bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Calendar number 502, senate print seventy six seventy seven a by senator Schruger is an act from the town law.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Section two, this act will take effect immediately.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Call the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Adabo, Gennard, Schuker, Ort, Sukutans, Zellner.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Announce the results.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Ayes, 59.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: The bill is passed.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Calendar number 566, senate pen four thirteen by senator Gennard is an act to amend the general obligations law.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Read the last section.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Section two, this act should be effective on the sixtieth day of Shavakamal law.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Hold the roll.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: Dabo, Gennard, Scooker, Ort, Sukad, and Zelner.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Announce the results.

[Secretary of the Senate (Clerk)]: In relation to counter five sixty six vote in a negative are senators Barrella, Kensington, Fitzpatrick, Chan, Gallivan, Griffin, Helming, Lanza, Martins, Vatera, Murray, Ort Palumbo, Rose, Raulston, Steck, Tadesco, Walzet, Weberton, White. Ayes, 40. Also, senator Ashby. Ayes, 39, ayes, 20.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: The bill is passed. Senator Generis, that completes the reading of today's calendar.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: Is there any further business at the desk?

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: There is no further business at the desk.

[Senator Michael Gianaris]: I move to adjourn until tomorrow, baseball opening day. Yeah. Thursday, March 26 at 11AM.

[Presiding Officer (Madam President), New York State Senate]: Let's go Mets. Yes. On motion, the senate stands adjourned until Wednesday, March 26 at 11AM.