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J 146

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 4-10, 2025, as Correctional Officers and Employees Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by George Borrello and 5 co-sponsors

Requests the Governor issue a proclamation recognizing May 4–10, 2025 as Correctional Officers and Employees Week in New York.

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Bill Summary · J 146

Summary: Joint Memorial J 146 – Correctional Officers and Employees Week (May 4–10, 2025)

Overview

Joint Memorial J 146 is a ceremonial resolution that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 4–10, 2025 as Correctional Officers and Employees Week in the State of New York. The bill emphasizes recognition and appreciation for the state’s correctional officers and other correctional staff.

Purpose

  • To honor and acknowledge the contributions, dedication, and service of correctional officers and correctional employees in New York.
  • To request the Governor to issue a proclamation designating a specific week (May 4–10, 2025) for statewide recognition.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution expresses formal gratitude and calls on the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing May 4–10, 2025, as Correctional Officers and Employees Week.
  • It identifies the intended recognition as ceremonial and non-binding with respect to policy or funding.
  • No new programs, mandates, or fiscal allocations are created by this resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: January 10, 2025.
  • Initial action: Referred to the Finance committee (typical for resolutions requiring a fiscal note, though this is ceremonial).
  • Referral history shows subsequent actions on January 14, 2025.
  • Status: Adopted (the resolution has been approved by the legislature).

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Patrick M. Gallivan.
  • Cosponsors: George Borrello, Robert Rolison, Joseph A. Griffo, Dan Stec, Dean Murray.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Correctional officers and correctional employees across New York State (recognition of their service).
  • The Governor, who would be requested to issue a proclamation.
  • The general public, which may receive heightened awareness of corrections workforce contributions during the designated week.

Potential Impact

  • Public recognition and ceremonial acknowledgment of correctional staff.
  • Potential for related events, ceremonies, or community observances during the designated week.
  • No direct changes to statutes, no funding implications, and no new regulatory requirements arise from this resolution.

Notes

  • As a memorializing resolution, J 146 functions as a formal request to the Governor rather than a policy change. Its adoption signals legislative support for recognizing correctional officers and employees during the specified week in 2025.

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

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