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K 809

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 19, 2025, as POW/MIA Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Burdick

A ceremonial resolution urging Gov. Hochul to proclaim Sept. 19, 2025 as POW/MIA Day in New York to honor POWs/MIA and boost public awareness; no new laws or spending.

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Bill Summary · K 809

Summary of Bill K 809: Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim September 19, 2025 as POW/MIA Day in New York

Basic bill information

  • Bill number: K 809
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 19, 2025, as POW/MIA Day in the State of New York
  • Type: Resolution (non-binding ceremonial measure)
  • Sponsor: Chris Burdick (primary)
  • Introduced: June 13, 2025
  • Status: ADOPTED (as of June 16, 2025)
  • Previous action: Referred to calendar on June 13, 2025; subsequently adopted on June 16, 2025

Purpose and intent

  • The bill seeks to memorialize the Governor to issue a proclamation designating September 19, 2025 as POW/MIA Day in the State of New York.
  • It is a ceremonial measure intended to honor United States military personnel who were prisoners of war (POW) or listed as Missing in Action (MIA), and to raise public awareness within New York about their service and sacrifices.

Key provisions

  • The resolution explicitly requests (memorializes) Governor Hochul to proclaim a statewide POW/MIA Day on September 19, 2025.
  • As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new law, authorize spending, or impose regulatory requirements. It functions to express legislative support for recognizing POW/MIA issues and to encourage statewide observance.

Who or what is affected

  • Primary beneficiaries/affected groups: Service members who are POW or MIA, veterans and their families, and communities across New York that participate in POW/MIA remembrance events.
  • State government and institutions: Encourages state agencies and organizations, including schools, veterans groups, and public ceremonies, to observe the designated day in observance and education efforts.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Timeline: Introduced June 13, 2025; referred to calendar the same day; adopted a few days later on June 16, 2025.
  • Effect after adoption: The Governor would be urged to issue a proclamation declaring September 19, 2025 as POW/MIA Day in New York. The proclamation itself would be a separate executive action by the Governor.
  • Nature of action: Non-binding, ceremonial resolution; does not create statutory requirements or allocate funds.

Summary of impact

  • This resolution provides formal state-level recognition of POW/MIA issues and aligns New York’s observance with broader national remembrance practices. It supports public awareness campaigns, commemorative activities, and educational efforts related to POW/MIA matters without altering state law or budgets.

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

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