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K 456

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 9, 2025, as Provider Appreciation Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Clark

Urges Governor to proclaim May 9, 2025 as Provider Appreciation Day in New York, honoring care and education providers; a ceremonial recognition with no new costs or laws.

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Bill Summary · K 456

Summary: Bill K 456 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim May 9, 2025 as Provider Appreciation Day (New York)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a non-binding resolution that seeks to publicly recognize and honor the contributions of providers by urging Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 9, 2025, as Provider Appreciation Day in the State of New York.
  • Its core aim is ceremonial acknowledgment, encouraging statewide awareness and appreciation for individuals who provide care, education, and related services.

Key Provisions

  • Requires the Governor to issue a proclamation designating May 9, 2025, as Provider Appreciation Day within New York.
  • Serves as a formal expression of the Legislature’s support for recognizing providers who contribute to the well-being and development of children, families, and others who rely on provider services.
  • Does not authorize spending, create new programs, or impose new duties on state agencies. It is a ceremonial resolution rather than substantive policy or law.

Affected Parties

  • Providers of care and services recognized by the designation (most commonly early childhood educators and related caregiving professionals, though the resolution itself is broad in reference to “providers”).
  • State government and state agencies, which would be expected to acknowledge the proclamation and participate in any related observances.

Procedural Timeline and Status

  • Introduced: May 7, 2025.
  • Referred to Calendar: May 7, 2025 (listed twice in the actions).
  • Adopted: May 8, 2025 (listed twice in the actions).
  • Status: Adopted. The resolution has passed in the chamber where it was considered, and it represents a formal urging to the Governor to issue the proclamation.

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: Assembly Member Sarah Clark.

Potential Impact and Practical Effects

  • Elevates public recognition of providers’ contributions within New York.
  • Encourages community events, proclamations, or observances at local organizations, schools, and businesses aligning with Provider Appreciation Day.
  • As a ceremonial resolution, it is not expected to have direct fiscal costs or binding regulatory changes; its impact is largely symbolic and informational.

Background Note

  • Provider Appreciation Day is widely observed to honor individuals who provide care and education services. This bill specifies a particular date (May 9, 2025) for statewide recognition in New York, contingent on the Governor’s proclamation.

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

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