Bill Text: NY J01538 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending former Senator Martin J. Golden for his illustrious service as a dedicated political leader and strong advocate for the people of the State of New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2022-01-06 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J01538 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01538-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1538

BY: Senator ORTT

        COMMENDING former Senator Martin J. Golden for his
        illustrious  service as a dedicated political leader
        and strong advocate for the people of the  State  of
        New York

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those individuals of distinguished purpose whose lives have been
committed to public service and the pursuit of excellence in the conduct
of the legislative process in this noble Empire State; Martin J.  Golden
is one such individual; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commend former Senator Martin J. Golden for his illustrious service as a
dedicated  political  leader  and  strong advocate for the people of the
State of New York; and

  WHEREAS, A retired New York City Police Officer,  Martin  J.  Golden
represented the 43rd Councilman District within New York City; and

  WHEREAS,  Senator  Martin J. Golden was elected in 2002 to represent
the Brooklyn residents of the 22nd Senate District, where he served with
honor and distinction from 2003 until 2018; and

  WHEREAS, In this capacity, Senator Martin J.  Golden  authored  over
222  laws championing public safety, tax cuts, economic development, and
senior citizen issues; and

  WHEREAS,  Senator  Martin  J.  Golden  also  worked   arduously   to
strengthen  the  Megan's  Law  sex  offender registry and expand the DNA
databank to include every individual who was previously convicted  of  a
felony and/or a misdemeanor; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, Senator Martin J. Golden secured approximately
$11.2 billion for New York City Public schools and fought for the rights
of senior citizens through the Assisted Living Law of 2004; and

  WHEREAS,  Martin  J. Golden resides in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, with his
wife, Colleen, and together they are the proud parents of two  children;
and

  WHEREAS,  Every  citizen  in  New  York  State  has  most  certainly
benefited, in one way or another, from the deep dedication, intelligence
and commitment former Senator Martin J. Golden brought to his work as  a
legislator, loyal friend, and trusted advisor; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is the custom of this Legislative Body to reflect upon
those outstanding individuals who have made everlasting contributions on
behalf of their fellow man and have truly left their mark on this  great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize and applaud the many accomplishments of former Senator  Martin

J.  Golden,  and to wish him well in all his future endeavors; and be it
further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to former New York State Senator Martin J. Golden.