Honoring Rachelle Krieger upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Residents Forward on June 4, 2026

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jack Martins

The bill officially recognizes and publically commends Rachelle Krieger for her artistic achievements, environmental advocacy, and civic leadership in Port Washington.

ADOPTED

Bill at a Glance

Jurisdiction: New York

Bill Type: Senate Resolution (SR No. 2162)

Session: 2025-2026

Sponsor: Senator Martins (co-sponsor: Jack Martins)

Status: Reported to Calendar for Consideration and Adopted by Senate on May 27, 2026

Title: Honoring Rachelle Krieger upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Residents Forward on June 4, 2026

Purpose and Intent

The bill is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and honoring Rachelle Krieger for her artistic achievements, environmental advocacy, and extensive civic leadership in the Port Washington community.

It designates June 4, 2026, as the date of special recognition by Residents Forward and acknowledges Krieger’s contributions at Residents Forward’s Annual Gala at The Manhasset Bay Yacht Club.

Key Provisions and Changes

Formal Recognition: The resolution publicly commends Rachelle Krieger for:

Artistic accomplishments as a visual artist (paintings and ceramics rooted in local landscapes and environmental themes).
Environmental stewardship, including coastal and watershed advocacy (e.g., work inspired by Sand Point Preserve; support for land conservation and oyster restoration).
Civic and cultural leadership, including:
Organizing Port Washington Open Studios (first event) in collaboration with the Town.
Curating and contributing to PortFest community festival and other arts initiatives.
Serving on the Port Washington Public Library Art Advisory Council for ten years.
Jurying exhibitions, conducting artist demonstrations, and promoting public programming to raise environmental awareness.
Public service and fundraising: Co-president of the Beacon Hill Women’s Club, with involvement in supporting Interfaith Nutrition Network and local scholarships.

Commemoration: Directs that a copy of the engrossed resolution be transmitted to Rachelle Krieger.

Who/What Would Be Affected

Primary Beneficiary: Rachelle Krieger, honored with formal recognition by the New York State Senate.

Community Impact: Highlights and amplifies Krieger’s work in Port Washington, including her artistic influence, environmental advocacy, and contributions to local cultural events and fundraising efforts.

Local Institutions Mentioned: Port Washington community groups (Port Washington Open Studios, PortFest, HEARTS PW), Port Washington Public Library Art Advisory Council, Interfaith Nutrition Network, and Schreiber High School scholarship efforts.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Referral and Consideration:

Referred to Finance (as part of the normal legislative process for resolutions).
Reported to the calendar for consideration on May 27, 2026.
Adopted by the Senate on May 27, 2026, and subsequently transmitted to the appropriate recipient (Rachelle Krieger).

Event Context: The resolution ties to Residents Forward’s Annual Gala scheduled for June 4, 2026, at The Manhasset Bay Yacht Club.

Observations

This is a ceremonial, non-funded, non-binding resolution typical of recognizing notable local figures for their contributions to arts, environment, and civic life.

It serves to publicly acknowledge and celebrate Krieger’s impact in the Port Washington community and to promote awareness of local environmental and cultural initiatives.