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K 469

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 21, 2025, as Pets for Veterans Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Manktelow

Requests Gov. Hochul issue a proclamation designating Oct 21, 2025 as Pets for Veterans Day in NY; a symbolic, nonbinding act with no funding or new laws.

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Bill Summary · K 469

Summary: Bill K 469 – Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim October 21, 2025 as Pets for Veterans Day (New York)

Overview

Bill K 469 is a memorializing resolution that requests the Governor of New York to proclaim October 21, 2025, as “Pets for Veterans Day” in the state. The resolution is non-binding and serves to recognize the role of companion animals in veterans’ lives and to encourage public acknowledgment of this relationship. The bill is classified as a resolution, not a law.

  • Bill Number: K 469
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 21, 2025, as Pets for Veterans Day in the State of New York
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: May 9, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution
  • Primary Sponsor: Brian Manktelow
  • Legislative Actions:
    • 2025-05-09: REFERRED TO CALENDAR
    • 2025-05-12: ADOPTED (two entries)
  • Current Effect: While adopted by the legislature, the proclamation would be issued at the Governor’s discretion; no new law or funding is created by the bill itself.

Purpose and Intent

  • Acknowledges the relationship between veterans and their pets, including the benefits of companion animals for emotional well-being and support.
  • Seeks statewide recognition by designating a specific day—October 21, 2025—as Pets for Veterans Day in New York.
  • Encourages awareness, appreciation, and participation in related observances or community events.

Key Provisions

  • Expression of support for designating October 21, 2025, as Pets for Veterans Day.
  • A formal request to the Governor to issue a proclamation proclaiming the designated day statewide.
  • Call for observances, events, or activities that highlight the role of pets in veterans’ lives (implied through the memorializing language; specifics would be at the Governor’s discretion).
  • No operative mandates, regulations, or funding provisions are included in the resolution.

Affected Parties

  • Veterans and veteran communities
  • Pet owners and animal-assisted programs
  • State and local government entities that coordinate public proclamations
  • Organizations involved in veteran support, animal welfare, and community events
  • General public, through increased awareness and potential participation in observances

Procedural and Timeline Notes

  • Introduced: May 9, 2025
  • Referred to calendar: May 9, 2025
  • Adopted by the legislature: May 12, 2025
  • Next step: The Governor would issue (or decline) a proclamation honoring Pets for Veterans Day if she agrees with the memorialization.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Brian Manktelow

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • The resolution is symbolic and designed to amplify public awareness rather than to create new laws or programs.
  • If the Governor issues a proclamation, it could inspire public events, media attention, and collaborations with veterans and animal welfare groups.
  • No financial implications are specified in the resolution; implementation would depend on any activities tied to the Governor’s proclamation or associated observances.

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

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