City Council Memorializing Resolutions
Memorializing Resolutions are non-binding items signed by members of City Council which amplify the voice of Council beyond its direct jurisdiction. These Resolutions aim to inform powers outside the City of Rochester, such as the New York State and Federal governments, of the will of City Council and urge them to act with Rochester in mind.
Below is a list of the memorializing resolutions transmitted by Rochester City Council, available to download.
2025
0001-2025 - Memorializing the New York State Legislature to investigate the death of Robert Brooks
0002-2025 - Memorializing the Monroe County Sherrif’s Office to review policies, practices, and procedures in the Monroe County Jail with respect to our community members
0003-2025 - Memorializing the NYS Legislature to pass Bill [S4020/A3392C], recognizing EMS as an essential service in New York State
0004-2025 - Memorializing the NYS Legislature to adopt the recommendations of the Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council, as released in December 2024
0005-2025 - Memorializing the NYS Legislature to pass the Complete Streets package recommended by the NYS Safe Streets Coalition, including bills [S09718/A01280A], [S1724/A04346], [S2643/A3986] and [S7621/A07979]
0006-2025 - Memorializing the NYS Legislature to support ending qualified immunity via bill [S182A/A710A]
0007-2025 - Memorializing the NYS Legislature to pass a budget in 2025 that raises taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers and funds investments in affordable housing, healthcare, childcare, and public education
0008-2025 - Memorializing the NYS Legislature to pass Bill [A1567], ensuring right to counsel for all parties involved in eviction proceedings
0009-2025 - Memorializing the NYS Legislature to pass Bill [S321/A531], allowing certain persons confined in institutions operated by the department of corrections and community supervision to apply for a sentence reduction
0010-2025 - Memorializing the NYS Legislature to pass Bill [S342/A1085], establishing the “Earned Time Act.”
0012-2025 - Memorializing the NYS Legislature to introduce and pass the New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Offices 2025 recommendations related to finance; government operations and community development; energy, environment and technology; and employee relations and public safety
0013-2025 - Memorializing the NYS Legislature to pass Bill [S2082/A3474], providing for a working families tax credit
0014-2025 - Memorializing Gov. Hochul and the NYS Legislature invest in childcare and out-of-school time as part of the 2025-26 State Budget, in line with recommendations from the Network for Youth Success and Empire State Campaign for Childcare
0015-2025 - Memorializing Gov. Hochul and the NYS Legislature to pass Bill [S7054B], scaling back the practice of billing parents for foster care
2024
Memorializing Resolution #0001-24 - Memorializing the Governor and Members of the State Senate and Assembly to Support the Louise M. Slaughter Intermodal Station Phase II - VIEW
Memorializing Resolution #0002-24 - Memorializing the Governor and Members of the State Senate and Assembly to Enact the State Working Families Tax Credit - VIEW
Memorializing Resolution #0003-24 - Memorializing the Governor and Members of the State Senate and Assembly to Create a New York Housing Access Voucher Program - VIEW
Memorializing Resolution #0004-24 - Memorializing the Governor and Members of the State Senate and Assembly to Create a Permanent Childcare Fund to Allow for Higher Wages for Childcare workers, and to find a way to Increase the availability of Childcare Nights and Weekends - VIEW
Memorializing Resolution #0005-24 - Memorializing the Governor and Members of the State Senate and Assembly to Enhance Medicaid Coverage for Children and Expanding the Availability of School-Based Health Programs, including Mental Health - VIEW
Memorializing Resolution #0006-24 - Memorializing the Governor and Members of the State Senate and Assembly to Support the Strong Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (A.5322-A/S.4246-A) and Expand the State's Bottle Bill (A.6353/S.237-B) - VIEWMemorializing Resolution #0007-24 - Memorializing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to use its authority to recall unsafe Hyundai and Kia vehicles (2011 and 2022) which are particularly vulnerable to theft- VIEW
Memorializing Resolution 0008-24 - Memorializing the New York State Governor and the State Legislature to amend the executive law, in relation to establishing the right to legal counsel in immigration court proceedings (S999A/A170A) VIEW
Memorializing Resolution 0009-24 - Memorializing the New York State Legislature to pass the 2024 Proposed NYS Budget with the $25 Million in Targeted Anti-Poverty Aid designated for Rochester and to Further Request the Governor to Convey these Funds to Rochester Once Passed in the least Restrictive Way Possible. VIEW
Memorializing Resolution 0010-24 - Memorializing the President, et al Calling for a Ceasefire in Gaza VIEW
Memorializing Resolution 0011-24 - Memorializing the President, et al Calling for a Ceasefire in Gaza VIEW
Memorializing Resolution 0013-24 - Memorializing the Rochester City School District (RCSD) to implement Bivona Child Advocacy Center’s “Safety Matters” child abuse prevention curriculum.
Memorializing Resolution 0015-24 - Memorializing Gov. Kathy Hochul and the NYS Legislature to create State funding and a process for the creation of public energy corporations.
Memorializing Resolution 0016-24 - Memorializing the President of the United States and both Houses of Congress to repeal the Tiahrt Amendment – to allow for more transparent access to gun tracing data.
Memorializing Resolution 0019-2024 - Memorializing the New York State Legislature to Pass Bill S1981A/A4120A
Memorializing Resolution 0020-2024 - Memorializing the U.S. Congress to Pass the People’s Response Act
Memorializing Resolution 0021-2024 - Memorializing the New York State Legislature to pass the Good Food NY Bill [S.6955A/A.7264A]
Memorializing Resolution 0022-2024 - Memorializing County Executive Adam Bello to Negotiate a Fair Contract with the Monroe County Public Defenders’ Union
Memorializing Resolution 0023-2024 - Memorializing the NYS Legislature to Pass Bill [S6643A/A9115]
Memorializing Resolution 0024-2024 - Memorializing the NYS Legislature to Pass Bill [S6643A/A9115]
2023
Memorializing Resolution #0001-23 - Memorializing the Governor and Members of the State Senate and Assembly to Pass Legislation Allowing Cities the Ability to Require New Police Officers and Firefighters to Reside in the City Where They Work - VIEW
Memorializing Resolution #0002-23 - Memorializing the Governor and Members of the State Senate and Assembly, with a May Day, International Workers Day Resolution calling on the NY State Legislature to end prison slavery by passing the "No Slavery in NY Act (S.225/A.3412) and "Fairness and Opportunity for Incarcerated Workers Act" (A.416A/A.3481) - VIEW
Memorializing Resolution #0003-23 - Memorializing Monroe County Traffic Board to Support Traffic Calming Measures on Thurston Road - VIEW
Memorializing Resolution #0004-23 - Memorializing the Governor and Members of the State Senate and Assembly to Support the Monroe County Housing Advocate Pilot Program - VIEW
Memorializing Resolution #0005-23 - Memorializing the Governor sign A6843A/S1684-A, a bill amending the Emergency Tenant Protection Act 576/74 (ETP) Chapter 1974 - VIEW
Memorializing Resolution #0006-23 - Memorializing the Commissioner of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation to Oppose the Increase Of the Permitted Landfill Height and Extended Life of Seneca Meadows, Inc. VIEW
Memorializing Resolution #0007-23 - Memorializing the Governor to sign the New York State Senate Bill S.1163A/A.7691 to support a community commission to study reparations remedies in New York State. VIEW
Memorializing Resolution #0008-23 - Memorializing the Governor and New York State Senate and Assembly Members in regards to Aid and Incentives for Municipalities. VIEW
Memorializing Resolution #0009-23 - Memorializing the Governor and New York State Senate and Assembly Members to Support A.5088/S.4266, legislation to establish a task force on missing women and girls who are Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC). VIEW