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K 1510

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 20, 2026, as American Eagle Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session

Urge the Governor to proclaim June 20, 2026 as American Eagle Day in New York to promote awareness of the bald eagle’s symbolism, conservation, and recovery.

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Bill Summary · K 1510

Overview

  • Bill: Assembly Resolution No. 1510 (K 1510)
  • Session/Jurisdiction: New York, 2025-2026
  • Sponsor: Assembly Rules Committee (Brown K)
  • Type: Memorializing resolution
  • Purpose: Urge Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 20, 2026 as American Eagle Day in New York

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution seeks official recognition by the State of New York of American Eagle Day on June 20, 2026.
  • It frames the day as an opportunity to raise public awareness about the bald eagle as the national bird and symbol, celebrate its recovery, and highlight environmental stewardship.

Key Provisions and Provisions' Impacts

  • Memorialization Request: The resolution asks the Governor to proclaim June 20, 2026, as American Eagle Day in New York.
  • Commemoration and Public Education: Implicitly supports public awareness activities relating to the bald eagle’s history, protection, and ecological/cultural significance.
  • Public Acknowledgment: Requires the Governor to issue a proclamation, and, upon passage, the resolution directs that a copy be transmitted to Governor Hochul.

Topics Covered in the Background (Rationale)

  • Historical significance of the bald eagle as the United States’ symbol (adopted by the Second Continental Congress in 1782).
  • Past threats to bald eagle populations (habitat loss, lead poisoning, pesticides, hunting) and legal protections (Bald Eagle Protection Act of 1940; banning of DDT in 1972).
  • The decline and subsequent recovery of bald eagle populations, with current estimates suggesting substantial numbers (reported as exceeding 300,000 nationally in the text).
  • Emphasis on conservation efforts, habitat protection, and environmental education contributing to recovery.

Who or What Is Affected

  • The Governor of New York (the authority from whom the proclamation would be issued).
  • The general public in New York, by recognizing American Eagle Day and promoting awareness of bald eagle conservation.
  • State agencies and organizations involved in commemorative or educational activities related to the day (though not enumerated, this is implied by the proclamation and potential public observance).

Procedural/Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Referred to the Calendar on May 28, 2026.
  • Action: The bill is a government symbolic measure (a memorializing resolution) requesting a proclamation from the Governor.
  • No specific enforcement provisions or funding appropriations are included; the impact is primarily ceremonial and educational.

Summary

This NY Assembly resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 20, 2026, as American Eagle Day in New York, highlighting the bald eagle’s symbolic national significance and the species’ recovery from past threats. It cites historical context (adoption of the bald eagle as the emblem in 1782, protections enacted in 1940, DDT-related declines, and recovery efforts leading to large current populations) and frames the day as an occasion for environmental stewardship and public education. If enacted, the proclamation would designate a state observance, with the accompanying objective of recognizing conservation achievements and encouraging continued protection of wildlife and natural resources.

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

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