New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill J01554

Introduced
2/5/26  
Refer
2/5/26  
Report Pass
2/10/26  

Caption

Commending the Tribute and Honor Foundation upon the occasion of hosting its 5th Annual Awards Ceremony on February 7, 2026, and paying tribute to this year's Honorees

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 1554 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Tribute and Honor Foundation on the occasion of its 5th Annual Awards Ceremony, scheduled for February 7, 2026, at the Crescent Beach Club in Bayville, New York. The resolution recognizes the foundation’s role in honoring individuals and organizations connected to veterans, first responders, military service, community leadership, remembrance, and healing. The resolution specifically highlights a series of honorees and their contributions, including community service, veteran support, PTSD awareness, equine therapy, remembrance of fallen soldiers, volunteerism, and civic leadership. It praises the honorees’ military service and post-service community involvement, and it frames their work as exemplary service to New York State and the nation.

Impact

This resolution does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is limited to formal legislative recognition and commendation, with copies to be transmitted to the Tribute and Honor Foundation and the named honorees. The practical impact is symbolic, elevating public awareness of veterans’ issues, community service, and the foundation’s annual awards ceremony.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and unanimously appreciative in tone, as reflected by the language praising the honorees’ patriotism, leadership, and service. The measure is celebratory rather than policy-driven, and it presents the foundation and honorees as deserving of public honor and gratitude. No opposing viewpoints or recorded controversy appear in the available materials.

Contention

There is little to no substantive contention because the resolution is honorary and nonbinding. The only possible point of distinction is the breadth of honorees and causes recognized—veterans’ services, mental health awareness, equine therapy, remembrance, and civic leadership—but these are presented as complementary themes rather than competing positions. No committee debate, vote split, or opposition is available in the record provided.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY J01447

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

NY K00387

Commending the Girl Scouts of Western New York upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Women of Distinction event, and paying tribute to this year's honorees

NY J00952

Commending the Port Washington Police Department upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Recognition Night on May 12, 2025, and paying tribute to this year's honorees

NY J01185

Honoring Meridian Lodge No. 93 & Meridian Chapter No. 67 upon the occasion of hosting their Meridian on the Bayou celebration and paying tribute to its honorees on September 20, 2025

NY J00887

Commending Uplifting Real Initiatives upon the occasion of hosting its 2025 URI Celebration: "Rise Up!" and honoring this year's esteemed honorees, Obina Escort and Aaliyah Duah

NY J00474

Commending North Shore Hebrew Academy upon the occasion of celebrating its 70th Anniversary on March 30, 2025, and paying tribute to this year's honorees

NY J00981

Paying tribute to Barry Kramer upon the occasion of being honored as part of a special Memorial Tribute during the 27th Annual Schenectady City School District Athletic Hall of Fame and Reunion Dinner

NY J01972

Commending the United for Progress Democratic Club upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Awards Dinner on April 26, 2026

NY J01662

Commending the NYPD Guardians Association upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Scholarship & Awards Dinner Dance on March 6, 2026

NY J00045

Commending Long Island Hebrew Academy upon the occasion of celebrating its 25th Anniversary on December 3, 2024, and paying tribute to this year's honorees

Similar Bills

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