Honoring the recipients of the LeadingAge New York 2026 Long Term Care Employee of Distinction Awards

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Peter Oberacker and 1 co-sponsor

Ceremonial measure recognizing and honoring the 2026 LeadingAge New York Long Term Care Employee of Distinction Award honorees for exemplary service across not-for-profit aging and

REFERRED TO FINANCE

Overview

Bill: J 2222 (Senate Resolution No. 2222)

Session: 2025-2026

Jurisdiction: New York

Topic: Honoring recipients of the LeadingAge New York 2026 Long Term Care Employee of Distinction Awards

Sponsor: Senator Rivera (with Co-sponsors: Gustavo Rivera, Peter Oberacker)

Status: Referred to Finance (as of action history)

Note: This is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and honoring individuals rather than a bill that enactments or appropriations would create or modify law.

Purpose and Intent

The resolution acknowledges and congratulates employees across New York State who work in not-for-profit, mission-driven, and public long-term care and aging services.

It specifically honors recipients of LeadingAge New York’s 2026 Long Term Care Employee of Distinction Awards, recognizing their exceptional commitment to delivering high-quality services and care to residents, clients, and consumers.

Key Provisions and Changes

Recognition of Distinguished Employees: Names and recognition of the 2026 award recipients, including a broad cross-section of roles within long-term care and aging services (e.g., program directors, nursing staff, social workers, environmental services, dining, activity/recreation, and support staff).

Purpose of LeadingAge New York: Reiterates the organization’s role as the statewide representative for not-for-profit, mission-driven, and public aging services, including nursing homes, home care, senior housing, assisted living, adult day health care, and managed long-term care.

Formal Resolution: The bill designates a formal acknowledgment by the New York State Senate (and by extension the Legislature) of the recipients’ exemplary service and dedication.

Who/What is Affected

Recipients: The 2026 LeadingAge New York Long Term Care Employee of Distinction Award honorees

Organizations: LeadingAge New York member organizations and the broader ecosystem of not-for-profit and public aging services in New York

Broader Community: Residents, clients, and consumers who benefit from high-quality long-term care and aging services

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Legislative Step: The resolution has been introduced and referred to the Senate Finance Committee for consideration.

Effect: Ceremonial recognition; no direct changes to statutes, appropriations, or regulatory programs.

Timing: The resolution is part of the annual tradition of recognizing frontline workers and leaders in long-term care.

Summary

Senate Resolution J02222 is a ceremonial measure that honors the recipients of the LeadingAge New York 2026 Long Term Care Employee of Distinction Awards. It highlights the critical work of a wide range of long-term care and aging services professionals and reaffirms LeadingAge New York’s role in representing these not-for-profit, mission-driven providers. The resolution grants formal statewide recognition to the awardees and directs that copies be transmitted to each honoree. It has been referred to the Senate Finance Committee for consideration.