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K 261

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 29, 2025, as Vietnam Veterans Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Stern

Requests the Governor of New York to proclaim March 29, 2025 as Vietnam Veterans Day to honor veterans; a ceremonial resolution with no new laws or spending.

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Bill Summary · K 261

Summary: New York Assembly Memorializing Resolution K 261

What the bill is

  • Type: Resolution (Memorializing)
  • Bill number: K 261
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 29, 2025, as Vietnam Veterans Day in the State of New York
  • Sponsor: Steve Stern (primary)
  • Introduced: March 25, 2025
  • Status: Adopted
  • Classification: Resolution (ceremonial)
  • Legislative actions:
    • 2025-03-25: REFERRED TO CALENDAR (twice)
    • 2025-03-26: ADOPTED (twice)

Purpose and intent

  • The resolution requests the Governor of New York to proclaim March 29, 2025, as Vietnam Veterans Day in the State of New York.
  • It serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment intended to honor and recognize the service and sacrifices of Vietnam veterans.

Key provisions and changes

  • The core directive is for the Governor to issue an official proclamation designating March 29, 2025, as Vietnam Veterans Day within New York.
  • As a memorializing resolution, it does not create new laws, authorize spending, or impose regulatory requirements.
  • There are no fiscal provisions or changes to state programs; the measure is symbolic and commemorative.

Who is affected

  • Vietnam veterans and their families in New York, along with veterans organizations and supporters.
  • State agencies, educational institutions, local governments, and the public may recognize or participate in events or observances tied to the proclamation.
  • The proclamation may inspire local ceremonies, acknowledgments, and educational initiatives.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced on March 25, 2025.
  • Referred to calendar on March 25 and again on March 25 (as noted in the legislative actions).
  • Adopted by the Legislature on March 26, 2025, and transmitted to Governor Hochul for signature/proclamation.
  • The effect is to compel, or more accurately to request the Governor to issue, an official proclamation on or around March 29, 2025, designating that date as Vietnam Veterans Day in New York.

Context and potential impact

  • This aligns New York with a broader commemoration of Vietnam veterans, potentially encouraging ceremonies, public recognition, and educational activities across the state.
  • The measure is ceremonial; it does not alter statutory rights, duties, or funding.
  • The anticipated impact is primarily to raise awareness and honor the sacrifices of Vietnam War veterans within New York.

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

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