Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 22, 2026, as Model Aviation Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pat Carroll

The bill seeks to designate August 22, 2026 as Model Aviation Day in New York to celebrate and support model aviation’s education, events, and charitable activities.

ADOPTED

Summary of Assembly Resolution No. 1382 (2025-2026 Session, New York)

Purpose and intent

The resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 22, 2026, as Model Aviation Day in the State of New York.

It aligns the designation with National Model Aviation Day and aims to recognize the hobby, its educational value, and charitable activities supported by model aviation clubs.

Key provisions and changes

Formal Request: The bill requests the Governor to issue a proclamation establishing August 22, 2026, as Model Aviation Day in New York.

Observance Framework: The resolution notes that National Model Aviation Day is observed to promote the hobby and raise funds for charitable causes; it encourages New York residents to participate in and support model aviation events.

Educational and Charitable Emphasis: It highlights the role of model aviation clubs (AMA-affiliated) in education, public events, and charitable activities, including support for hospitals, food banks, animal shelters, veterans’ groups, first responders, disaster relief, and VA programs.

Community and Cultural Impact: It underscores New York’s historical connection to aeronautics and model aviation, including the AMA’s status as a Congressionally-recognized organization and its origins in New York State.

Who would be affected

Residents of New York State: Encouraged to participate in Model Aviation Day activities.

AMA-affiliated clubs in New York State: Expected to organize and host events on August 22, 2026.

Charitable organizations: Beneficiaries of funds raised by AMA clubs on Model Aviation Day (e.g., Disabled American Veterans and other local charities).

Government: Governor’s office would issue the official proclamation if the bill advances and is enacted.

Procedural and timeline considerations

Status: The bill has been referred to the calendar (as of 2026-05-15), indicating it is awaiting scheduling for consideration by the chamber.

Timing: The proposed designation targets August 22, 2026, aligning with National Model Aviation Day observances.

Communication: Upon enactment, copies of the engrossed resolution would be transmitted to Governor Hochul and AMA clubs statewide.

Context and significance

The resolution provides a formal ceremonial acknowledgment rather than creating new legal obligations or funding.

It serves to raise public awareness of model aviation as a hobby, educational tool, and charitable activity within New York.

It leverages the longstanding historical ties between New York and aeronautics, including the AMA’s prominence and early American aeromodeling initiatives.

If you’d like, I can provide a brief comparison to similar memorializing resolutions or outline potential public communications that clubs might use to promote Model Aviation Day in New York.