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K 747

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 2025, as Swiss-American Heritage Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Karl Brabenec

A non-binding NY memorial urging Governor Hochul to proclaim August 2025 as Swiss-American Heritage Month, recognizing Swiss-American contributions and encouraging related events.

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Bill Summary · K 747

Summary: Bill K 747 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim August 2025 as Swiss-American Heritage Month

Overview

Bill K 747 is a memorializing resolution in the New York Legislature that seeks to have Governor Kathy Hochul proclaim August 2025 as Swiss-American Heritage Month within the State of New York. The bill is classified as a resolution and is described as ADOPTED.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose is to recognize and honor the Swiss-American community and its contributions to New York State.
  • The bill requests the Governor to issue a proclamation designating August 2025 as Swiss-American Heritage Month to publicly acknowledge Swiss-American history, culture, and ongoing impact in the state.

Key Provisions

  • Memorialization: The Legislature memorializes Governor Hochul and urges her to proclaim August 2025 as Swiss-American Heritage Month.
  • Recognition: The proclamation would officially acknowledge Swiss-American heritage, culture, and contributions to New York’s social, economic, and cultural landscape.
  • Public awareness: While non-binding, the proclamation serves to elevate awareness and may encourage related educational and cultural activities, events, and programs during the designated month.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Swiss-American individuals and communities within New York State.
  • State government and the public, insofar as the proclamation highlights Swiss-American heritage and potentially inspires related commemorations and events.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction: June 9, 2025.
  • Initial action: Referred to the Calendar on June 9, 2025.
  • Final action: Adopted on June 10, 2025 (listed twice under legislative actions, reflecting formal passage in the chamber).
  • Sponsor: Karl Brabenec (primary sponsor).

Impact and Notes

  • Legal Effect: As a memorializing resolution, it does not create new laws or fiscal obligations. Its effect is ceremonial and symbolic, urging the Governor to issue a proclamation.
  • Adoption Status: The bill has been adopted, indicating approval by the chamber that considered it. It does not specify adoption by both houses in this summary, but the status indicates passage within its legislative context.
  • Budget/Costs: None indicated; proclamations typically involve no direct state appropriation.

Bottom Line

K 747 is a non-binding, ceremonial resolution that seeks official gubernatorial proclamation of August 2025 as Swiss-American Heritage Month in New York, recognizing Swiss-American contributions and encouraging related observances.

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

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