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K 745

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Billy Jones

A memorializing resolution urging Governor Hochul to proclaim July 2025 as Lake Appreciation Month to boost awareness of NY lakes; ceremonial, non-binding.

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Bill Summary · K 745

Summary: K 745 — Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2025 as Lake Appreciation Month (New York)

Overview

K 745 is a memorializing resolution in the New York Legislature aimed at urging the Governor to proclaim July 2025 as Lake Appreciation Month in the State. The measure is classified as a resolution, not a law, and its primary effect is ceremonial and aspirational.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and elevate the importance of lakes in New York, including environmental, recreational, economic, and cultural values.
  • Request the Governor to issue an official proclamation designating July 2025 as Lake Appreciation Month to promote awareness and appreciation of lake systems across the state.

Key Provisions

  • Formal request to the Governor (Kathy Hochul) to proclaim July 2025 as Lake Appreciation Month.
  • The proclamation would symbolize state-level recognition of lakes and their role in stewardship, tourism, water quality, and community wellbeing.
  • As a memorializing resolution, it does not impose new requirements on individuals or local governments, nor does it create new duties or spending obligations.

Affected Parties

  • General public and lake communities across New York State.
  • Local governments, watershed groups, tourism and recreation sectors, environmental organizations.
  • State leadership and agencies that would respond to proclamations, though no statutory obligations are created by the resolution itself.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: June 9, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to calendar on June 9, 2025; adopted on June 10, 2025 (the record shows two entries for each action, reflecting standard legislative processing).
  • Sponsor: Billy Jones (primary).
  • Status: ADOPTED. As a resolution, approval by the Legislature is the final step; the Governor would be expected to issue the proclamation if he chooses to accept the request.

Potential Impact

  • Symbolic and educational: Elevates awareness about lake conservation, water quality, and lake-related recreation and economies.
  • Non-binding: Does not create new laws or fiscal mandates; any proclamation by the Governor would be a ceremonial act.
  • Public engagement: May prompt local events, education campaigns, and community activities in July related to lakes.

Notes

  • The bill is a straightforward ceremonial measure (a memorializing resolution) rather than legislation with statutory changes. The effectiveness depends on the Governor’s response and any accompanying commemorative activities organized by communities and stakeholders.

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

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