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K 618

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Stern

Urges the Governor to proclaim May 2025 as Military Appreciation Month in New York to honor service members, veterans, and their families.

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Bill Summary · K 618

Summary of Bill K 618: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Military Appreciation Month in the State of New York

Overview

  • Bill Number: K 618
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Military Appreciation Month in the State of New York
  • Type: Resolution (non-binding)
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: May 28, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Steve Stern

Purpose and intent

  • The resolution expresses the Legislature’s support for recognizing and honoring military personnel, veterans, and their families.
  • It urges the Governor to issue a proclamation designating May 2025 as Military Appreciation Month in New York.

Key provisions

  • A formal statement memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Military Appreciation Month.
  • Acknowledgment of the contributions and sacrifices of servicemembers and veterans in New York.
  • The resolution may serve as guidance to state agencies and the public to observe or participate in related activities and ceremonies during the designated month (subject to the Governor’s proclamation and any accompanying events).

Who is affected

  • Primary impact: The Governor’s office (in terms of issuing a proclamation if she accepts the memorialization).
  • Secondary impact: State agencies, veterans and military organizations, and the general public who participate in or observe Military Appreciation Month activities in New York.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • May 28, 2025: Referred to calendar (listed twice in the legislative actions provided).
  • May 29, 2025: Adopted (listed twice in the legislative actions), thereby completing the measure’s passage in its chamber.
  • As a resolution, it does not amend statutes or create new rights or obligations; it expresses legislative intent and requests action by the executive branch.

Summary of impact

  • This is a ceremonial, symbolic measure designed to highlight and honor military service and sacrifice while urging the executive to issue a formal proclamation. It carries no direct fiscal impact and does not create enforceable policy changes beyond the acknowledgment and call for proclamation.

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