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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 14-20, 2025, as Sheriff's Week in the State of New York

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

Urges Governor to proclaim Sept 14–20, 2025 as Sheriff’s Week in New York to recognize sheriff offices; ceremonial, with no new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · J 148

Summary: Joint Resolution J 148 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim September 14-20, 2025 as Sheriff’s Week in New York

Overview

Joint Resolution J 148 is a memorializing resolution in the New York State Legislature that urges the Governor to issue a proclamation designating September 14–20, 2025 as Sheriff’s Week in the State of New York. It is a ceremonial measure, not a statute, and does not create new programs or funding.

Purpose and intent

  • To recognize and honor the work of sheriff’s offices and personnel across New York State.
  • To promote public awareness of the role of county sheriffs in public safety, law enforcement, and community service.
  • To request the Governor to issue an official proclamation for Sheriff’s Week on the specified dates in 2025.

Key provisions

  • The resolution explicitly memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 14–20, 2025, as Sheriff’s Week.
  • As a memorializing resolution, it expresses legislative support and does not impose new duties on state or local governments, nor does it authorize new spending.
  • The proclamation, if issued, would come from the Governor and apply statewide to recognize sheriffs and their offices during Sheriff’s Week.

Who/what would be affected

  • Sheriff’s offices and county law enforcement agencies statewide (through heightened recognition and potential coordination for any Sheriff’s Week activities or observances).
  • State and local governments, which would not incur new obligations or required expenditures under the bill itself.
  • The general public, which may experience increased awareness of the sheriff’s role in public safety and community engagement.

Procedural/timeline aspects

  • Introduced: January 10, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to Finance on January 10, 2025; subsequently reported to the calendar for consideration and then adopted on January 14, 2025.
  • Status: Adopted as of January 14, 2025.
  • Effective effect: As a memorializing resolution, the operative action is the Governor’s proclamation; the resolution itself is ceremonial and does not change statutory law.

Sponsors

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

Impact and context

  • This type of resolution is commonly used to formally acknowledge and honor a profession or initiative and to urge the executive branch to issue a proclamation recognizing the period of observance.
  • There are no explicit fiscal provisions or policy changes within the bill; the impact is largely ceremonial and symbolic, aiming to foster appreciation and awareness of sheriff’s offices across New York.

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

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