New York Assembly Bill K01066

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/18/26
• Passed: 3/18/26
• Passed: 3/23/26

Caption

Honoring Staff Sergeant Michael H. Ollis posthumously upon receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor and his induction into the Hall of Heroes

Summary

Assembly Resolution No. 1066 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Staff Sergeant Michael H. Ollis of Staten Island, New York, after his posthumous receipt of the Congressional Medal of Honor and his induction into the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes. The resolution recounts his military service, including his enlistment in the U.S. Army, deployment with the 10th Mountain Division, and his death in Afghanistan in 2013 while shielding a Polish allied officer from a suicide bomber during a Taliban attack on Forward Operating Base Ghazni. The resolution emphasizes that Ollis’s actions saved the officer’s life and likely protected more than 40 other military and civilian personnel on the base. It also notes the formal recognition given to his family at the White House and Pentagon ceremonies, and it concludes by directing that an engrossed copy of the resolution be transmitted to his family. The measure does not change substantive law or create any new rights, duties, or appropriations; it is a formal expression of legislative respect and gratitude.

Impact

This resolution has no direct legal or regulatory impact on New York State law. It does not amend statutes, appropriate funds, or alter the responsibilities of any state agency or private party. Its effect is symbolic and commemorative, serving to place the Assembly’s official recognition of Staff Sergeant Ollis into the legislative record and to honor his family and military service.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and unanimous in tone, reflecting admiration, gratitude, and respect for Staff Sergeant Ollis’s sacrifice and heroism. The text frames him as a patriot whose actions exemplify extraordinary valor and service to both country and community. No opposition or controversy is reflected in the bill text or available context, and the measure appears to be a straightforward tribute.

Contention

There is no notable policy contention associated with this resolution. Because it is a ceremonial honorific measure rather than substantive legislation, there are no competing viewpoints on legal changes, fiscal effects, or implementation. The only substantive focus is on the facts of Ollis’s service and the appropriateness of the Assembly’s formal recognition of his Medal of Honor and Hall of Heroes induction.