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K 1518

Commemorating the 31st Annual Mohawk Valley Ride for Missing Children on June 5, 2026

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Marianne Buttenschon

The bill commends and endorses the Mohawk Valley Ride for Missing Children for supporting missing-child causes, awareness, and family services in partnership with NCMEC.

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Bill Summary · K 1518

Overview

  • Type: Assembly Resolution ( commemorative)
  • Bill Number: A. 1518
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Jurisdiction: New York
  • Sponsor: Assembly Member Buttenschon (Co-sponsor: Marianne Buttenschon)
  • Date Introduced: 2026-05-29
  • Date Adopted: 2026-05-29

Purpose and Intent

  • Commemorate the 31st Annual Mohawk Valley Ride for Missing Children, scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2026.
  • Recognize the Mohawk Valley Ride for Missing Children as a longstanding community effort that supports missing children causes and related services.
  • Highlight the role of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and its impact in preventing abductions, assisting victims, and supporting families and professionals.

Key Provisions

  • Proclamation: The New York State Assembly offers formal recognition and respect for the Mohawk Valley Ride for Missing Children and its organizers, volunteers, and participants.
  • Endorsement of Mission: Acknowledges the ride’s ongoing efforts to raise funds for missing children posters, search campaigns, and to provide emotional and practical support to families of missing individuals.
  • Public Awareness: Emphasizes the organization’s role in educating the local community about missing children and child exploitation issues.
  • Community Impact: Commends the ride for fostering solidarity, hope, and supportive networks for families impacted by disappearances.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: The Mohawk Valley Ride for Missing Children organization, participants, volunteers, and supporters.
  • Beneficiaries: Missing children causes supported by NCMEC, including posters, search campaigns, and family support services.
  • Broader Community: Local residents in the Mohawk Valley region who benefit from heightened awareness and community involvement in missing-child initiatives.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Nature: Non-binding ceremonial resolution; expresses appreciation and recognition from the New York State Legislature.
  • Effective Date: The resolution takes effect upon adoption by the Assembly.
  • Timeline Mentioned: Event date of the 31st annual ride is June 5, 2026; resolution notes this upcoming date.

Notes

  • The resolution emphasizes the ongoing partnership between the Mohawk Valley Ride and NCMEC, noting NCMEC’s national impact (e.g., aiding recovery efforts for missing children).
  • No fiscal appropriation or statutory changes are included; the measure is symbolic, aimed at commemoration and public acknowledgment.

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

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