Senate honors Women’s History Month with resolution; multiple senators deliver tributes
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The Senate adopted Resolution 17-01 memorializing the governor to proclaim March 2026 as Women’s History Month. Senators gave extended remarks citing historical leaders and urging continued policy action on pay equity, domestic violence and economic opportunity.
The New York State Senate unanimously adopted Resolution 17-01 on Wednesday, memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2026 as Women’s History Month.
Senator Webb, speaking on behalf of Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, framed the resolution as an opportunity to recognize the leadership and contributions of women past and present. “Women have expanded opportunities in education, health care, all workplaces,” Webb said, invoking civil-rights leaders and jurists who advanced equality.
Several senators took the floor to add personal remarks. Senator Kezaniemi Fitzpatrick urged colleagues to model equality for the next generation; Senator Connery and Senator Martin thanked women in their lives and called for translating consensus into concrete policy on pay equity and domestic-violence prevention. Senator Krueger reminded colleagues that rights and recognition should be year-round, not limited to a commemorative month.
The resolution passed by voice vote. Members noted the leadership roles of state figures including Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and referenced a wide span of historical women leaders as context for ongoing legislative priorities.
The resolution memorializes the governor to issue the proclamation; the Senate’s adoption is ceremonial and does not itself change statutory law.