Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2025, as Senior Health & Fitness Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Eachus

Requests the Governor to proclaim May 28, 2025 as Senior Health & Fitness Day in New York.

ADOPTED

Summary: Bill K 615 – Memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2025 as Senior Health & Fitness Day (New York)

Overview

Bill K 615 is a non-binding memorial resolution adopted by the New York legislature. Its purpose is to urge the Governor to proclaim May 28, 2025, as Senior Health & Fitness Day in the State of New York. The bill is categorized as a resolution, not as substantive law.

Key Facts

Bill Number: K 615

Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2025, as Senior Health & Fitness Day in the State of New York

Status: ADOPTED

Introduced: May 28, 2025

Classification: Resolution (non-binding)

Primary Sponsor: Christopher Eachus

Purpose and Intent

To formally request the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing and designating May 28, 2025 as Senior Health & Fitness Day in New York.

The resolution seeks to highlight the importance of health, physical activity, and wellness among older adults and to encourage statewide and community activities promoting senior health and fitness.

Key Provisions

A ceremonial, non-binding request to the Governor to issue the proclamation.

No creation of new duties, mandates, funding, or regulatory changes.

Expresses the sense of the Legislature regarding the value of senior health and fitness.

Procedural History / Timeline

May 28, 2025: Introduced and referred to the calendar (listed twice in the record as “REFERRED TO CALENDAR” on the same date).

May 29, 2025: Adopted (listed twice in the record as “ADOPTED” on the same date).

The record shows two parallel entries for both referral and adoption actions, which is common in legislative records but does not alter the substantive, ceremonial nature of the resolution.

Affected Parties and Impact

Primary Stakeholders: Older adults and organizations focused on senior health and fitness (e.g., senior centers, fitness programs, health advocacy groups).

State Government: Encourages public awareness and potential coordination of events around senior health, but does not authorize new programs or funding.

Public Impact: Raises visibility of senior health initiatives and may inspire local events or community engagement aligned with the proclaimed day.

Notes

As a memorial Resolution, K 615 is symbolic in nature and does not create enforceable requirements or budgetary implications.

If the Governor issues the proclamation, May 28, 2025 would be recognized statewide as Senior Health & Fitness Day in New York.