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K 807

Commemorating Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on December 7, 2025, in New York State

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Stacey Pheffer Amato

New York adopts a ceremonial resolution recognizing Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on Dec 7, 2025, urging observance and education; no funds or legal obligations are created.

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Bill Summary · K 807

Summary of Bill K 807: Commemorating Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on December 7, 2025, in New York State

Overview

  • Bill number: K 807
  • Title: Commemorating Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on December 7, 2025, in New York State
  • Type: Resolution (non-binding)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: June 12, 2025
  • Sponsor (Primary): Stacey Pheffer Amato
  • Key dates: Introduced on June 12, 2025; adopted on June 12, 2025 (same day)

Purpose

The resolution formally recognizes and commemorates Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in New York State for the year 2025. It serves as an official expression of the legislature acknowledging the sacrifices of those who served and the lives lost in the attack on Pearl Harbor, and it designates December 7, 2025, for remembrance within the state.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition of observance: Declares December 7, 2025 as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in New York State.
  • Encouragement of observance: Encourages state officials, schools, organizations, and residents to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies, education, and remembrance activities.
  • Non-binding nature: As a resolution, the measure is ceremonial and commemorative rather than prescriptive or budgetary.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Who is affected: Residents of New York State, including veterans, military families, educators, students, and state agencies involved in ceremonial observances.
  • Impact: Primarily symbolic; raises public awareness and honors the memory of Pearl Harbor victims and the service and sacrifice of veterans. No fiscal impact or legal obligations are implied beyond the observance.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative actions:
    • 2025-06-12: INTRODUCED
    • 2025-06-12: ADOPTED
  • Nature of action: The adoption completes the resolution process at the state level, making this a formal expression of the legislature's respect and a recommended day of remembrance for the state to observe.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Stacey Pheffer Amato

Summary

Bill K 807 is a ceremonial resolution adopted by the New York State Legislature to commemorate Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on December 7, 2025. It expresses respect for those affected by the Pearl Harbor attack, encourages observance and educational remembrance, and does not create legal obligations or allocate funds.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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