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K 723

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2025, as Culinary Arts Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe DeStefano

Requests Gov. Hochul to proclaim July 2025 as Culinary Arts Month in New York, a ceremonial nod to chefs, schools, and the industry, with no new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · K 723

Summary of Bill K 723: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2025 as Culinary Arts Month in the State of New York

Overview

  • Bill Number: K 723
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2025 as Culinary Arts Month in the State of New York
  • Type/Classification: Resolution (memorializing)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: June 6, 2025
  • Sponsor (primary): Joe DeStefano

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a ceremonial resolution that requests the Governor of New York to issue a proclamation designating July 2025 as “Culinary Arts Month” in the State of New York.
  • It seeks formal recognition by the executive branch of the importance of the culinary arts, including the restaurant and food-service industries, as well as related educational and cultural activities.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2025 as Culinary Arts Month.
  • As a memorial, the bill does not create new laws, programs, or funding. It is a ceremonial expression urging official recognition via proclamation.
  • It is intended to be a one-time designation for the month of July 2025.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Affected parties: The culinary arts community in New York (chefs, culinary schools, restaurants, food service workers, culinary organizations) and the Governor’s office.
  • Impact: Primarily symbolic and promotional. May raise awareness of the culinary industry, support tourism and local food businesses, and highlight culinary education. No direct costs or statutory requirements are imposed on individuals or localities.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction: June 6, 2025
  • Committee/Referral: Referred to calendar (June 6, 2025)
  • Adoption: Adopted by the Legislature on June 9, 2025 (listed twice in the actions, indicating passage in both houses or sequential steps within the same session)
  • Next steps (if any): Transmission to the Governor for issuance of the proclamation. The proclamation, if issued, would designate July 2025 as Culinary Arts Month.

Context and Remarks

  • This is a standard commemorative practice used to recognize specific industries or awareness areas without creating legal obligations or funding mechanisms.
  • The primary sponsor is Assembly Member Joe DeStefano.

If you want, I can add a brief context on how such proclamations are typically used to promote industry recognition or tourism, or compare with similar prior proclamations in New York.

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

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