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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 Roxanne Persaud

Urges Governor Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2025 as Senior Health & Fitness Day in New York, promoting senior wellness; a ceremonial request with no new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · J 135

Summary of Bill J 135: Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim May 28, 2025 as Senior Health & Fitness Day

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 135
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2025, as Senior Health & Fitness Day in the State of New York
  • Type: Resolution (memorializing proclamation)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: January 9, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Roxanne J. Persaud

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill seeks to urge Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating May 28, 2025, as Senior Health & Fitness Day in New York. The core aim is to recognize and promote health, wellness, and physical activity among seniors.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution publicly memorializes the Governor to proclaim a specific date (May 28, 2025) as Senior Health & Fitness Day.
  • As a memorializing resolution, it does not create new laws, regulatory requirements, or spending programs. It is a formal appeal to the executive branch to issue a proclamation.

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Primary impact: Elevates awareness of senior health and fitness initiatives within New York State.
  • Beneficiaries: Senior citizens and organizations that promote senior health, fitness, and wellness; state agencies and communities that may organize events aligned with the proclaimed day.
  • State government: No new statutory obligations or appropriations are created by the resolution itself.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025
  • Actions: Referred to Finance on January 9; subsequently Reported to Calendar for Consideration and Adopted on January 14, 2025 (multiple entries noted in the record)
  • Effect of Adoption: The adopted resolution communicates the legislature’s request to the Governor; if the Governor agrees, a proclamation would be issued. If not, the proclamation may not occur, but the resolution remains a formal expression of legislative intent.

Fiscal Implications

  • The text provided does not indicate any funding or appropriation. As a memorializing resolution, it typically entails no direct spending and has minimal, if any, ongoing fiscal impact.

Sponsor Information

  • Primary Sponsor: Roxanne J. Persaud

Additional Context

  • This type of resolution is commonly used to recognize, celebrate, or promote public health themes and does not modify statutory law. It serves as a ceremonial and informational measure intended to engage the Governor and public in recognizing senior health and fitness.

Next Steps

  • If the Governor issues a proclamation naming May 28, 2025 as Senior Health & Fitness Day, state and community events may be organized to celebrate senior wellness on that date. Otherwise, the resolution stands as the legislature’s formal request and acknowledgment.

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

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